Disease or Syndrome
glossitis
glos·si·tis [ glo-sahy-tis, glaw- ]
Subclass of:
Tongue Diseases
Etymology:
Greek glossa = tongue + -itis = inflammation
Definitions related to glossitis:
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Inflammation of the tongue.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Glossitis, inflammation of the tongue characterized by loss of the surface papillae, a condition that gives the affected area a smooth, red appearance. Glossitis may be the primary disease, or may be a symptom of one of several hereditary and acquired conditions (such as certain forms of anemia...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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