parotid
noun [ C ] anatomy specialized uk/pəˈrɒt.ɪd/ us/pəˈrɑːt̬.ɪd/
腮腺
either of a two glands that produce saliva (= liquid produced in the mouth)
Damage to one or both parotid glands will increase the thickness of the saliva. 如果一边或两边的腮腺受到损伤会造成唾液变稠。