Lingula

Quick meaning: Lingula is a noun meaning (anatomy) Any of several tongue-shaped bony structures, especially that which forms the anterior border of the mandibular foramen.

Meaning

(anatomy) Any of several tongue-shaped bony structures, especially that which forms the anterior border of the mandibular foramen.

More Meanings

1. (anatomy) Any small, fleshy tongue-shaped structure, such as in the anatomy of the brain or the human left lung, or in the whitefly vasiform orifice.
2. (historical) A Roman unit of liquid measure reckoned as the volume of 5/12 Roman ounce of wine, equivalent to about 11 mL.

Word Forms

• lingulas
• lingulae

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