ranula

[ ran-yuh-luh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a cystic tumor formed beneath the tongue, caused by obstruction of the sublingual or submaxillary gland or of a mucous gland.

ranula

/ ˈrænjʊlə /

noun

1. a saliva-filled cyst that develops under the tongue

Other Words From

• ranu·lar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ranula¹

1650–60; < Latin rānula little frog, swelling, equivalent to rān ( a ) frog + -ula -ule

Word History and Origins

Origin of ranula¹

C17: from Latin rana frog + -ula from Latin -ulus , small

Example Sentences

Seba (1734:70) illustrated and diagnosed a frog for which he used the name Ranula, Americana, Rubra.

From Project Gutenberg

Ranula was treated by being lifted well forward by means of a sharp iron hook and then split with a razor.

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