What is another word for ranula?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈanjʊlə] (IPA)

A ranula is a fluid-filled cyst that forms under the tongue due to blockage of the salivary gland. Other synonyms for ranula include mucocele, retention cyst, salivary cyst, and epithelial cyst. These terms are used interchangeably in medical literature to describe the same condition. While a ranula is usually painless and harmless, it can grow to a size that affects speech, swallowing, or breathing. In such cases, surgical removal of the cyst may be necessary. People with recurring ranulas may benefit from regular oral hygiene and salivary gland massage to prevent blockages.

Synonyms for Ranula:

  • n.

    state
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What are the hypernyms for Ranula?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Ranula?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for ranula (as nouns)

Usage examples for Ranula

The sublingual ranula is the most common variety.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
In rare cases children are born with a cystic swelling in the floor of the mouth-the so-called congenital ranula.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
ranula furtivos statuebat quoerere amores, Mater sive daret, sive negaret iter.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie

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