Term: glossodynia
Literally
meaning: “tongue
pain”
Origin: Anc Greek
+ γλώσσα/glossa(=tongue, language)
+ οδύνη/odyni(= pain) > δυάω/diao(=regret)
Coined/History
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Definition
Glossodynia is a condition characterized
by burning sensation in the oral cavity, lips and tongue caused possibly by nutritional
deficiencies, chronic anxiety, menopause or type 2 diabetes.
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