Term Name:	parotid gland
Synonyms:	glandula parotidea, parotid
Definition:	The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands. It is found wrapped around the mandibular ramus, and it secretes saliva through Stensen's duct into the oral cavity, to facilitate mastication and swallowing. [WP,unvetted].
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001831]