ranula (Meaning)
Wordnet
ranula (n)
a cyst on the underside of the tongue
Webster
ranula (n.)
A cyst formed under the tongue by obstruction of the duct of the submaxillary gland.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ranula
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FAQs About the word ranula
a cyst on the underside of the tongueA cyst formed under the tongue by obstruction of the duct of the submaxillary gland.
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The ranula was a large, blue-tinged swelling under the patient's tongue.
Ranulas are often caused by trauma to the submandibular gland duct.
The surgeon carefully dissected the ranula to avoid damaging the surrounding structures.
Postoperatively, the patient's ranula resolved completely without recurrence.
