stomatodynia /sto·ma·to·dyn·ia/ (sto″mah-to-din´e-ah) stomatalgia.
stomatodynia (stō´m
tōdin´ē),
sto·ma·to·dyn·i·a (st  m -t-d n  -)n. See stomatalgia. |
Burning Mouth Syndrome
A pain syndrome often described as a scalding sensation in the tongue, lips, palate, or entire mouth, which is most common in older women. It may be idiopathic or linked to various medical and dental conditions, from nutritional deficiencies and menopause to dry mouth and allergies. It can be managed with various interventions, but not cured
stomatodynia (stō´m
tōdin´ē),n an older term for a sore oral cavity.
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