| linguo-occlusal | Relating to the line of junction of the lingual and occlusal surfaces of a tooth. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| linguocervical ridge | A ridge occurring on the lingual surface, near the cervix, of the incisor and cuspid teeth. Synonym: linguocervical ridge. (05 Mar 2000) |
| linguoclination | Axial inclination of a tooth when the crown is inclined toward the tongue more than is normal. (05 Mar 2000) |
| linguoclusion | Displacement of a tooth toward the interior of the dental arch, or toward the tongue. See: lingual occlusion. Synonym: lingual occlusion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| linguodistal | Relating to the lingual and distal part of the tooth, e.g., the linguodistal cusp. See: distolingual. (05 Mar 2000) |
| linguofacial trunk | The common trunk by which the lingual and facial arteries frequently arise from the external carotid artery. Synonym: truncus linguofacialis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| linguogingival | 1. Relating to the gingival third of the lingual surface of a tooth. 2. Relating to the angle or point of junction of the lingual border and gingival line on the distal or mesial surface of an incisor tooth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| linguogingival fissure | A fissure sometimes occurring on the lingual surface of one of the upper incisors and extending into the cementum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| linguogingival groove | A groove separating the embryonic mandibular portion of the tongue from the remainder of the mandibular process. (05 Mar 2000) |
| linguogingival ridge | A ridge occurring on the lingual surface, near the cervix, of the incisor and cuspid teeth. Synonym: linguocervical ridge. (05 Mar 2000) |
| linguopapillitis | Small painful ulcers involving the papillae on the tongue margins. (05 Mar 2000) |
| linguoplate | A partial denture major connector formed as a lingual bar extended to cover the cingula of the lower anterior teeth. Synonym: lingual plate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| linguoversion | Malposition of a tooth lingual to the normal position. (05 Mar 2000) |