hypoglottis

[ hahy-puh-glot-is ]
/ ˌhaɪ pəˈglɒt ɪs /

noun

Anatomy. the underside of the tongue.
Pathology. ranula.
Also hy·po·glos·sis [hahy-puh-glos-is, -glaw-sis] /ˌhaɪ pəˈglɒs ɪs, -ˈglɔ sɪs/.

Origin of hypoglottis

From the Greek word hypoglōttís, dating back to 1650–60. See hypo-, glottis

Words nearby hypoglottis

hypogeusia, hypoglossal, hypoglossal canal, hypoglossal nerve, hypoglossal nucleus, hypoglottis, hypoglycaemia, hypoglycemia, hypoglycemic, hypoglycogenolysis, hypoglycorrhachia

Medical definitions for hypoglottis

hypoglottis
[ hī′pə-glŏt′ĭs ]

n.

The undersurface of the tongue.