glossopyrosis

glossopyrosis
SYN: glossodynia. [glosso- + G. pyrosis, a burning]

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glos·so·py·ro·sis (glos″o-pi-roґsis) [glosso- + Gr. pyrōsis burning] a form of paresthesia characterized by pain, burning, itching, and stinging of the mucous membranes of the tongue without apparent lesions of the affected areas. Called also burning tongue.

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  • glossopyrosis — glos·so·py·ro·sis …   English syllables

  • glossopyrosis — ˌgläsōˌpīˈrōsə̇s, ˌglȯs noun Etymology: New Latin, from gloss + Greek pyrōsis burning, inflammation more at pyrosis : a burning sensation in the tongue …   Useful english dictionary

  • psychogenic glossodynia — glossopyrosis …   Medical dictionary

  • burning tongue — glossopyrosis …   Medical dictionary

  • glossodynia — A condition characterized by burning or painful tongue. SYN: burning tongue, glossalgia, glossopyrosis. [glosso + G. odyne, pain] * * * gloss·odyn·ia .gläs ō din ē ə, .glȯs n pain localized in the tongue * * * glos·so·dyn·ia (glos″o dinґe… …   Medical dictionary

  • Hunter glossitis — a chronic condition of the tongue seen in pernicious anemia, characterized by glossitis, glossodynia, glossopyrosis, and altered sense of taste; the pain and burning sensation are usually confined to the tongue but may also extend to other parts… …   Medical dictionary

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