glossodynia


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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