hypoglottis

[ hahy-puh-glot-is ]

noun
  1. Anatomy. the underside of the tongue.

  2. Pathology. ranula.

Origin of hypoglottis

1
From the Greek word hypoglōttís, dating back to 1650–60. See hypo-, glottis
  • Also hy·po·glos·sis [hahy-puh-glos-is, -glaw-sis]. /ˌhaɪ pəˈglɒs ɪs, -ˈglɔ sɪs/.

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