ranula

noun

ran·​u·​la ˈran-yə-lə 

: a cyst formed under the tongue by obstruction of a gland duct

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, swelling on the tongue of cattle, from diminutive of rana frog

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ranula

noun

ran·​u·​la ˈran-yə-lə 

: a cyst formed under the tongue by obstruction of a gland duct