parotid duct

noun

: the duct of the parotid gland opening on the inner surface of the cheek opposite the second upper molar tooth

called also Stensen's duct

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“Parotid duct.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/parotid%20duct. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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