lingual

lingual /lin·gual/ (ling´gwal)

1. pertaining to or near the tongue.

2. in dental anatomy, facing the tongue or oral cavity.

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lin·gual (lnggwl)

adj.

1. Of or relating to the tongue or any tonguelike part; glossal.

2. Next to or toward the tongue.

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lingual

[ling′gwəl]

Etymology: L, lingua, tongue

pertaining to or resembling the tongue.

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lingual (ling´gwl),

adj pertaining to the tongue.

lingual appliances,

n.pl orthodontic appliances that apply force from the lingual aspect of the anterior teeth. This mode of treatment is used to reduce the visibility of the appliance and thus improve the appearance of the smile during treatment.

lingual arch,

n a space-holding arch or the basic arch for an active lingual orthodontic appliance. The arch usually spans around the inside of the dental arch from one first permanent molar to its antimere.

lingual bar, major connector,

n See connector, major, lingual bar.

lingual button,

n an attachment welded to the lingual side of the canine, premolar, or molar bands.

lingual cusps,

n the bumps or projections on the tongue side of the chewing surface of teeth.

lingual foramen

(ling´gwl frā´mn),
n See foramen, lingual.

lingual fossa(e),

n a depressed area that may appear on the lingual surface of selected anterior teeth.

lingual frenum,

n a band of tissue that extends from the floor of the oral cavity to the inferior surface of the tongue.

lingual groove,

n a furrow or channel that forms on the tongue side of selected anterior teeth.

lingual nerve,

n See nerve, lingual.

lingual papillae,

n the tiny, red protrusions covering the top surface of the tongue on which most of the taste buds can be found.

lingual peak, gingival,

n a lingual peak that characterizes the normal interproximal tissue, which is composed of a lingual papilla and a buccal papilla connected interdentally in a triangular ridge depression termed a col.

lingual pit,

n a pit that forms on the tongue side of the anterior teeth and certain maxillary posterior teeth.

lingual plate,

n See connector, major, linguoplate.

lingual ridge,

n a linear elevation that extends vertically from the chewing surface to the lingual developmental lobe on the tongue side of a canine tooth.

lingual tonsil,

n See tonsil, lingual.

lingual veins,

n the veins that run on the ventral surface of the tongue and terminate in the internal jugular vein.

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lingual

pertaining to or near the tongue.

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lingual bone

hyoid bone.

lingual swellings

primordia of the tongue, the median swelling and the distal and proximal swellings arise from the ventral aspect of the stomodeum.

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lingual

adjective Referring to the tongue

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Patient discussion about lingual.

Q. What is the treatment for tongue cancer? My Father in Law is 65 and has just been diagnosed with tongue cancer. What treatment will he be undergoing? What are his survival rates?

A. Treating tongue cancer will depend on the size of the cancer and whether or not it has spread to the lymph nodes in your neck. The best treatment for very small tongue cancers is surgery. Most very small cancers of the oral tongue can be quickly and successfully treated by surgical removal leaving behind little cosmetic or functional change. For larger tumours that have spread to the lymph nodes in the neck, you will most likely have a combination of surgery and radiotherapy.

Q. What is Tongue cancer? I heard that smoking can cause tongue cancer. Is this true and what is tongue cancer?

A. Yes, smoking can cause tongue cancer. Smoking Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars and pipes) and drinking a lot of alcohol are the main risk factors for cancer of the head (including the tongue) and neck.

Q. What are the symptoms of tongue cancer? I have a white patch on my tongue for quite a while. I tried scratching it off but it starts bleeding. Is it cancer?

A. The symptoms of tongue cancer may include:
A red or white patch on the tongue, that will not go away
A sore throat that does not go away
A sore spot on the tongue that does not go away
Pain when swallowing
Numbness in the mouth that will not go away
Unexplained bleeding from the tongue (that is, not caused by biting your tongue or other injury)
Pain in the ear (rare)
However, don't be alarmed as these symptoms may be due to a less serious medical condition. But it is important to check symptoms with your GP just to make sure.