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gloss/o — Tongue

gloss/o means tongue. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: glossitis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Tongue

• Ancient Greek: γλῶσσα (glossa)

Examples and word parts

glossitis

Inflammation of the tongue.

Word parts: gloss (tongue) + -itis (inflammation)

Recorded forms: gloss-, gloss-

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