1. Inflammation of the parotid gland, a salivary gland located in front of and below the ear.
Usage: Medical term; Often caused by viral infection (such as mumps) or bacterial infection

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with parotitis after experiencing swelling and pain near the jaw.
• Mumps commonly causes parotitis in unvaccinated individuals.
• The doctor examined the swollen parotid gland to confirm parotitis.
• Parotitis can result from both viral and bacterial infections.
• Treatment for parotitis depends on whether the infection is viral or bacterial.