glossodontotropism

glos·so·don·to·tro·pism

(glos'ō-don'tō-trō-pizm),

A manifestation of tension or anxiety in which the tongue is attracted to the teeth or to dental faults.

[glosso- + G. odous (odont-), tooth, + tropē, a turning]

glos·so·don·to·tro·pism

(glosō-dontō-trōpizm)

Manifestation of tension or anxiety in which the tongue is attracted to the teeth or to dental faults.