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Salivary Gland Infection
Definition 1
A viral (such as mumps) or bacterial infectious process affecting the salivary gland. The salivary gland becomes enlarged and is often painful. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the salivary gland. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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