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Ankyloglossia
Meaning: Condition where a short, tight band of tissue restricts tongue movement, commonly called tongue-tie.
In practice: Ankyloglossia was diagnosed in the newborn who struggled to latch during feeding.
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Which word means: Inflammation or infection of a salivary gland, causing painful swelling, often of the parotid.
Answer: Sialadenitis
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Answer: Calculus
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