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.
Parotid is a Greek word that means near the ear. Parotid glands are the largest of the salivary glands. They are paired glands that contain mucus and serous cells and a ductal network.arotid, malignant tumors. Contrast-enhanced CT image of neck demonstrates a well-circumscribed, heterogeneously enhancing mass in the left parotid gland; this is a benign pleomorphic adenoma.