| glossinidae | A family of the order diptera that includes the tsetse flies. These flies occur only in africa. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| glossist | A writer of comments. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| glossitis | <pathology> Inflammation of the tongue. (14 Oct 1997) |
| glossitis areata exfoliativa | <clinical sign> A benign condition where there is a map-like appearance to the tongue resulting from irregular denuded patches in the surface (loss of tongue papillae). Likely secondary to local irritation from hot or spicy foods, alcohol or tobacco. There are no significant complications. (27 Sep 1997) |
| glossitis desiccans | A painful affection of the tongue, of unknown origin, in which the surface becomes raw and fissured. (05 Mar 2000) |
| glossitis, benign migratory | An inflammatory disease of the tongue of unknown aetiology, characterised by multiple annular areas of desquamation of the filiform papillae on the dorsal surface of the tongue, usually presenting pinkish-red central lesions outlined by thin, yellowish lines or bands that change patterns and shift from one area to another every few days. (12 Dec 1998) |
| glosso- | Language; corresponds to L. Linguo-. Compare: linguo-. Origin: G. Glossa, tongue (05 Mar 2000) |
| glossocele | Protrusion of the tongue from the mouth, owing to its excessive size. See: macroglossia. Origin: Glosso-+ G. Kele, tumour, hernia (05 Mar 2000) |
| glossocinesthetic | Denoting the subjective sensation of the movements of the tongue. Synonym: glossocinesthetic. Origin: Glosso-+ G. Kinesis, movement, + aisthetikos, perceptive (05 Mar 2000) |
| glossodontotropism | A manifestation of tension or anxiety in which the tongue is attracted to the teeth or to dental faults. Origin: Glosso-+ G. Odous (odont-), tooth, + trope, a turning (05 Mar 2000) |
| glossodynamometer | An apparatus for estimating the contractile force of the tongue muscles. Origin: Glosso-+ G. Dynamis, power, + metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| glossodynia | <symptom> Pain in the tongue, glossalgia. Origin: Gr. Odyn = pain (14 Oct 1997) |
| glossodyniotropism | Apparent satisfaction from subjecting the tongue to a pain-inducing dental fault; considered by some to be a masochistic behaviour or manifestation. Origin: Glosso-+ G. Odyne, pain, + trope, a turning (05 Mar 2000) |
| glossoepiglottic | <anatomy> Pertaining to both tongue and epiglottis; as, glossoepiglottic folds. Origin: Gr. Tongue + E. Epiglottic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| glossoepiglottic ligament | <anatomy> An elastic ligamentous band passing from the base of the tongue to the epiglottis in the middle glossoepiglottic fold. (05 Mar 2000) |