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ranula /ran·u·la/ (ran´u-lah) a cystic tumor beneath the tongue.ran´ular
pancreatic ranula a retention cyst of the pancreatic duct.
ranula [ran′yoo͡lə] pl. ranulae Etymology: L, rana, frog a large mucocele in the floor of the mouth, usually caused by obstruction of the ducts of the sublingual salivary glands and less commonly caused by obstruction of the ducts of the submandibular salivary glands. Also called hydroglossa. ranula [ran´u-lah] a cystic tumor beneath the tongue due to obstruction and dilatation of the sublingual or submaxillary gland or of a mucous gland. adj., adj ran´ular. pancreatic ranula a retention cyst of the pancreatic duct.
ranula (ran´ūl n a large mucocele in the floor of the oral cavity. It usually results from obstruction of the ducts of the sublingual salivary glands. Less often, it results from obstruction of the ducts of the submandibular salivary glands.
ranula a cystic enlargement beneath the tongue due to obstruction and dilatation of the sublingual or submaxillary gland. pancreatic ranula a retention cyst of the pancreatic duct. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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