What is another word for parotitis?
Pronunciation: [pˌaɹətˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Parotitis is an inflammation of the parotid gland which causes pain and swelling near the ears. Synonyms for parotitis include sialoadenitis, parotid swelling, mumps, and salivary gland inflammation. Sialoadenitis refers to inflammation of the salivary gland, which can occur in any of the major salivary glands including the parotid gland. Parotid swelling is another term used to describe the swelling of the parotid gland. Mumps is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the salivary glands and can lead to parotitis. Salivary gland inflammation is a general term for any inflammation that affects the salivary glands, including the parotid gland.
