Glossalgia

/ɡlɒˈsældʒə/ noun

Definition

Pain or soreness in the tongue, often caused by inflammation, infection, or nerve problems.

Etymology

From Greek glōssa (tongue) combined with -algia, a medical suffix meaning 'pain,' used to name conditions involving pain in specific body parts.

Kelly Says

Glossalgia is burning tongue syndrome's fancy scientific name, and doctors still use this Greek combo to diagnose why your tongue feels like it's on fire.

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