MODEL RELEASED. Inflamed salivary gland. 92-year-old man with acute parotitis, causing swelling of the parotid salivary gland (swelling visible at centre). Parotitis refers to inflammation of the parotid gland. This paired gland is the largest of the salivary glands and is located just in front of each ear. Saliva from each gland is secreted into the mouth through its parotid duct. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
Bildgröße: | 5520 px × 3680 px |
Modell-Rechte: | vorhanden |
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