glossitis
noun
glos·si·tis glä-ˈsī-təs 
ˈglȯ-
: inflammation of the tongue
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Some symptoms of iron deficiency include fatigue, weakness, dizziness, pale skin and fingernails, headaches and glossitis or an inflamed tongue. 
Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping, 14 July 2021
Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping, 14 July 2021 Word History
Etymology
borrowed from New Latin, from Greek glôssa "tongue" + New Latin -itis -itis — more at gloss entry 3
First Known Use
circa 1834, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
glossitis
noun
glos·si·tis -ˈsīt-əs
: inflammation of the tongue
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