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hypoglottis

[ hahy-puh-glot-is ]

noun

  1. Anatomy. the underside of the tongue.
  2. Pathology. ranula.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hypoglottis1

From the Greek word hypoglōttís, dating back to 1650–60. See hypo-, glottis

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