Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Inflammation of the parotid gland. See
mumps . Also calledparotitis .
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Mumps is the common name for what is technically called parotitis (or parotiditis).
Woman Her Sex and Love Life William J. Robinson
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"This affection may be distinguished from parotiditis and other
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