| morsicatio | Habitual nibbling of the lips (labiorum), tongue (linguae), or buccal mucosa (buccarum); often produces a shaggy white lesion. Origin: L. Biting, fr. Mordeo, to bite (05 Mar 2000) |
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| morsicatio buccarum | White elevations of buccal mucosa caused by the pressure of molar teeth. Origin: L. Chewing of the cheeks (05 Mar 2000) |