aglossia
|a-glos-sia|
C2
/əˈɡlɒsiə/
absence of tongue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aglossia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aglossia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'glossa' meant 'tongue.'
Historical Evolution
'aglossia' has remained largely unchanged from its Greek origins, maintaining its meaning and form in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a tongue,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare congenital condition characterized by the absence of the tongue.
The child was diagnosed with aglossia at birth.
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