GLOSSITIS

glossitis

(noun) inflammation of the tongue

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

glossitis (uncountable)

(pathology) An inflammatory condition of the tongue.

Source: Wiktionary


Glos*si"tis, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. -itis.] (Med.)

Definition: Inflammation of the tongue.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

3 May 2024

TWIST

(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”


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