What does glossitis mean?

Definitions for glossitis
glɒˈsaɪ tɪs, glɔ-glos·si·tis

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. glossitisnoun

    inflammation of the tongue

Wiktionary

  1. glossitisnoun

    An inflammatory condition of the tongue.

Wikipedia

  1. Glossitis

    Glossitis can mean soreness of the tongue, or more usually inflammation with depapillation of the dorsal surface of the tongue (loss of the lingual papillae), leaving a smooth and erythematous (reddened) surface, (sometimes specifically termed atrophic glossitis). In a wider sense, glossitis can mean inflammation of the tongue generally. Glossitis is often caused by nutritional deficiencies and may be painless or cause discomfort. Glossitis usually responds well to treatment if the cause is identified and corrected. Tongue soreness caused by glossitis is differentiated from burning mouth syndrome, where there is no identifiable change in the appearance of the tongue, and there are no identifiable causes.

ChatGPT

  1. glossitis

    Glossitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation, swelling, or infection of the tongue, which may cause changes in the texture and color of the tongue's surface. It can be caused by various conditions like allergic reactions, infections, injuries, nutritional deficiencies, or other disorders. Symptoms often include a smooth or glossy appearance of the tongue, pain or discomfort, and difficulty in chewing, swallowing, or speaking.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Glossitisnoun

    inflammation of the tongue

  2. Etymology: [NL., from Gr. tongue + -itis.]

Wikidata

  1. Glossitis

    Glossitis is inflammation of the tongue. It causes the tongue to swell and change color. Finger-like projections on the surface of the tongue may be lost, causing the tongue to appear smooth. Glossitis usually responds well to treatment if the cause of inflammation is removed. The disorder may be painless, or it may cause tongue and mouth discomfort. In some cases, glossitis may result in severe tongue swelling that blocks the airway, a medical emergency that needs immediate attention.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Glossitis

    Inflammation of the tongue.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of glossitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of glossitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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