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parotid gland |
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Definitions |
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]. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001831 |
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parotid gland |
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prefixIRI |
UBERON:0001831 |
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parotid gland |
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textual 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]. |
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subClassOf |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000409 |
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