glossa

• Bewegliche Muskelmasse, die mit Schleimhaut bedeckt in der Mundhöhle liegt und dem Schmecken, Saugen, Schlucken und Sprechen dient; auch ein solches oder ähnliches Organ bei Tieren.

A noun referring to a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane, located in the oral cavity.

1. TongueB2formalmedical

   A mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity, used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking.

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   • The glossa is essential for articulating speech sounds.
   • Inflammation of the glossa can cause difficulty swallowing.
   • The doctor examined the patient's glossa for signs of infection.

   Synonymelinguatongue