Riga-Fede disease


Ri·ga-Fe·de dis·ease

(rē'gah fā'dā), ulceration of the lingual frenum in teething infants, related to abrasion of the tissue against the new central incisors.

Ri·ga-Fe·de dis·ease

(rē'gah fā'dā di-zēz') Ulceration of lingual frenum in infants.

Fede,

Francesco, Italian physician, 1832-1913. Fede-Riga disease - Synonym(s): Riga-Fede diseaseRiga-Fede disease - see under Riga

Riga,

Antonio, Italian physician, 1832-1919. Fede-Riga disease - Synonym(s): Riga-Fede diseaseRiga-Fede disease - ulceration of the lingual frenum in teething infants. Synonym(s): Fede-Riga disease

Ri·ga-Fe·de dis·ease

(rē'gah fā'dā di-zēz') Ulceration of lingual frenum in teething infants, related to abrasion of tissue.