Meaning Of The Word Ranula

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ranula in American English
a cyst under the tongue, usually caused by the obstruction of a salivary gland duct
noun: a cystic tumor formed beneath the tongue, caused by obstruction of the sublingual or submaxillary gland or of a mucous gland

ranula in British English
noun: a saliva-filled cyst that develops under the tongue

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