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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

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Hypoglottis: the under surface of the tongue = hypoglottis.

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

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