glossitis

glossitis Definition

glos·si·tis (gläs īt′is, glôs-)

noun

Med. inflammation of the tongue

Etymology: gloss(o)- + -itis

glossitis Related Forms

glos·sit′ic (--it′ik) adjective

glossitis Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

migratory: Patches on the tongue; Tongue - patchy; Benign migratory glossitis.
benign: Geographic tongue ( benign migratory glossitis ) What is geographic tongue?

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