noun
- inflammation of the tongue
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with glossitis after complaining of tongue pain.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause glossitis.
- The doctor prescribed medication to treat the glossitis.
- Glossitis made it difficult for her to eat spicy foods.
- The symptoms of glossitis include swelling and redness of the tongue.
- Certain medications can trigger glossitis as a side effect.