"Parotiditis" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Parotiditis is an inflammation of the parotid gland, which is one of the major salivary glands located in front of the ear. It is often caused by a viral infection and can cause symptoms such as swelling and tenderness in the cheek and jaw area, difficulty opening the mouth, and a lump in the neck.
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Parorchis is a genus of trematodes, also known as flukes, that are parasitic flatworms that infect the digestive systems of mammals and birds.
Parosmia is a rare and abnormal sense experience characterized by a distortion of the sense of smell, where normal smells are perceived as abnormal or unpleasant. It is often caused by damage to the olfactory system, such as after a head injury, stroke, or sinus surgery. In parosmia, the sense of smell is disrupted, causing people to perceive familiar smells as foul or unpleasant, even if they are actually harmless. For example, the smell of freshly baked bread might be perceived as rotting flesh, or the scent of perfume might be perceived as smoke. The distortion of smells can be distressing and affect a person's daily life, making it difficult to eat, socialize, or even live in their own home.
A parotidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the parotid gland, which is one of the salivary glands located in front of the ear. It is often performed to treat conditions such as a parotid tumor, parotiditis (inflammation of the gland), or a blockage in the duct that carries saliva from the gland to the mouth. The procedure can be done to relieve symptoms such as a painful swelling in the neck and ear, difficulty swallowing, or a lump in the neck.