Lingual
Lingual
Lingual (/ˈlɪŋɡwəl/; from Latin lingua meaning "tongue") is a term that relates to the tongue. It is used in several contexts, most commonly in anatomy, linguistics, and dentistry.
Etymology
The term lingual comes from the Latin word lingua, which means "tongue". It is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dn̥ǵʰwéh₂s.
Anatomy
In anatomy, the term lingual is used to refer to structures that are related to the tongue. For example, the lingual artery supplies blood to the tongue, and the lingual nerve provides sensory innervation to the tongue.
Linguistics
In linguistics, lingual refers to sounds that are produced by the tongue in the process of speech. For example, lingual consonants are produced with the tongue and other parts of the vocal tract.
Dentistry
In dentistry, lingual refers to the side of the teeth that faces the tongue. For example, lingual braces are a type of orthodontic treatment where the braces are bonded to the back side of the teeth, making them less visible.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lingual
- Wikipedia's article - Lingual
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski