Preferred Name | parotid gland | |
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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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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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parotid gland |
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parotid gland |
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UBERON:0001831 |
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parotid gland |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001044 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001829 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0004119 |
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