Alligators. An alligator is a crocodilian in the genus Alligator of the family Alligatoridae. There are two living alligator species: the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) and the Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis). In addition, several extinct species of alligator are known from fossil remains. Alligators first appeared during the Oligocene epoch about 37 million years ago.
Results: 442 causes of Parotid Swelling OR Swollen lymph nodes. 1. A rare disorder where most of the red blood cells are abnormal with spiny projections due to lipid abnormalities. The blood abnormality is seen in conditions such as abetalipoproteinemia, severe liver disease and severe malnutrition.
Best Answer: Parotitis-that's if it is infected. (nothing to do with parrots) The salivary glands, called the parotid glands, lie just behind the angle of the jaw. The most common cause of blockage is a stone which can form from salts contained in the saliva or thicker saliva in the duct.A typical symptom of a blocked salivary duct is swelling and if the duct is blocked, the saliva has no place to go and the gland swells.DIT The post below is talking rubbish. The gland occupies an area anterior and inferior to the ear.Tthe salivary glands below the jaw are the submandibular ones (under the mandible) or sublingual (under the tongue).