Lingula

Pronunciation

• IPA: /lɪŋɡjÉ™lÉ™/

Origin

From Latin lingula ("small tongue"), from lingua ("tongue") + -ula (diminutive suffix).

Full definition of lingula

Noun

1. (anatomy) Any of several tongue-shaped bony structures, especially that which forms the anterior border of the mandibular foramen.

Anagrams

• lingual