parotid

Noun

A vein that drains blood from the parotid gland.

ریشه

From the Greek word 'parōtis' meaning 'parotid gland' and 'vein' meaning 'vein'.

مثال

• The parotid vein carries deoxygenated blood away from the parotid gland.
• The parotid vein joins with other veins to form the external jugular vein.
• Inflammation of the parotid vein can cause pain and swelling.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Inflamed parotid vein Blocked parotid vein Parotid vein drainage