Ranula
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɹan.jʊl.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ranula is a noun meaning (pathology) A tumor or swelling located in the floor of the mouth under the tongue; specifically a bluish, domed mucocele which is associated with an obstruction of the sublingual salivary gland.
Meaning
(pathology) A tumor or swelling located in the floor of the mouth under the tongue; specifically a bluish, domed mucocele which is associated with an obstruction of the sublingual salivary gland.
Word Forms
- ranulae
- ranulas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lingula, adenoid, uvula, lump, milium, mucocele.
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