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单词 parotitis
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parotitis

noun

par·​o·​ti·​tis ˌper-ō-ˈtī-təs How to pronounce parotitis (audio)
ˌpa-rō-
: inflammation of the parotid glands
also : mumps

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness and loss of appetite may also occur a few days before parotitis, the CDC says. Andrew Clark, Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2019 This is caused by swollen salivary glands under the ears on one or both sides of the head, known as parotitis. Andrew Clark, Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2019 As a result, the report states, patients with parotitis should be evaluated for both mumps and flu, regardless of their vaccination status. Phil Diehl, sandiegouniontribune.com, 11 Apr. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

parotitis

noun

par·​o·​ti·​tis -ˈtīt-əs How to pronounce parotitis (audio)
1
: inflammation and swelling of one or both parotid glands or other salivary glands (as in mumps)
2
: mumps
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