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hypoglottis

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[hahy-puh-glot-is] / ˌhaɪ pəˈglɒt ɪs /
Also hypoglossis

noun

  1. Anatomy. the underside of the tongue.

  2. Pathology. ranula.

Etymology

Origin of hypoglottis

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

Example Sentences

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Hypoglottis: the under surface of the tongue = hypoglottis.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

As examples, he specifies to me, with doubt, Chrysosplenium oppositifolium; Isnardia palustris; Astragalus hypoglottis; Thlaspi alpestre; Arenaria verna; Lythrum hyssopifolium.

From More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1 by Darwin, Francis, Sir

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