ranula

noun ran·u·la \ˈran-yə-lə\

Definition of RANULA

: a cyst formed under the tongue by obstruction of a gland duct

New Latin, from Latin, swelling on the tongue of cattle, from diminutive of rana frog

First Known Use: 15th century

Medical Dictionary

noun ran·u·la \ˈran-yə-lə\

: a cyst formed under the tongue by obstruction of a gland duct

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