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- Parotid_gland abstract "The parotid gland (often simply \"parotid\") is a major salivary gland in many animals. In humans, the two parotid glands occur under the mouth and in front of both ears. They are the largest of the salivary glands. Each parotid is wrapped around the mandibular ramus, and secretes saliva through the parotid duct into the mouth, to facilitate mastication and swallowing and to begin the digestion of starches.The word parotid (paraotic) literally means \"beside the ear\".".
- Parotid_gland comment "The parotid gland (often simply \"parotid\") is a major salivary gland in many animals. In humans, the two parotid glands occur under the mouth and in front of both ears. They are the largest of the salivary glands. Each parotid is wrapped around the mandibular ramus, and secretes saliva through the parotid duct into the mouth, to facilitate mastication and swallowing and to begin the digestion of starches.The word parotid (paraotic) literally means \"beside the ear\".".