glossitis

noun

glos·​si·​tis glä-ˈsī-təs 

ˈglȯ-

: inflammation of the tongue

Examples of glossitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sometimes, glossitis causes pain and discomfort but can be too subtle to notice. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025

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