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单词 glossitis
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Definition of glossitis in English:

glossitis

noun ɡlɒˈsʌɪtɪs
mass nounMedicine
  • Inflammation of the tongue.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Among these lesions, angular stomatitis and glossitis were more prevalent than flattening of the fingernails.
    • She also had painful glossitis and angular stomatitis.
    • The patient may experience glossitis, or cracking at the edges of the mouth, and he or she may lose hair or the luster of the hair may change.
    • This is a painful condition where lesions develop at the corners of your lips, and glossitis (inflammation of the tongue) can also occur.
    • A diet deficient in niacin (as well as tryptophan) leads to glossitis of the tongue, dermatitis, weight loss, diarrhea, depression and dementia.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek glōssa 'tongue' + -itis.

 
 

Definition of glossitis in US English:

glossitis

noun
Medicine
  • Inflammation of the tongue.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A diet deficient in niacin (as well as tryptophan) leads to glossitis of the tongue, dermatitis, weight loss, diarrhea, depression and dementia.
    • She also had painful glossitis and angular stomatitis.
    • Among these lesions, angular stomatitis and glossitis were more prevalent than flattening of the fingernails.
    • The patient may experience glossitis, or cracking at the edges of the mouth, and he or she may lose hair or the luster of the hair may change.
    • This is a painful condition where lesions develop at the corners of your lips, and glossitis (inflammation of the tongue) can also occur.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek glōssa ‘tongue’ + -itis.

 
 
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