glossitis

noun

glos·​si·​tis glä-ˈsī-təs 

ˈglȯ-

: inflammation of the tongue

Examples of glossitis in a Sentence

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

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