parotitis
noun
par·o·ti·tis
ˌper-ō-ˈtī-təs 
ˌpa-rō-
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Fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness and loss of appetite may also occur a few days before parotitis, the CDC says.
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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
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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
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“Parotitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parotitis. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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