parotitis

noun

par·o·ti·tis | \ ˌper-ō-ˈtī-təs

, ˌpa-rō-\

Definition of parotitis

: inflammation of the parotid glands also : mumps

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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, "County's flu deaths continue to increase," 11 Apr. 2018

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parotitis

noun

par·o·ti·tis | \ -ˈtīt-əs

Medical Definition of parotitis

1 : inflammation and swelling of one or both parotid glands or other salivary glands (as in mumps)

2 : mumps

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