lingula (0 synonym found)

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Definition of lingula:

(n) : (anatomy) Any of several tongue-shaped bony structures, especially that which forms the anterior border of the mandibular foramen.
(n) : (anatomy) Any small, fleshy tongue-shaped structure, such as in the anatomy of the brain or the human left lung, or in the whitefly vasiform orifice.
(n) : (historical) A Roman unit of liquid measure reckoned as the volume of 5/12 Roman ounce of wine, equivalent to about 11 mL.

Definition of lingula:

(n) : (anatomy) Any of several tongue-shaped bony structures, especially that which forms the anterior border of the mandibular foramen.
(n) : (anatomy) Any small, fleshy tongue-shaped structure, such as in the anatomy of the brain or the human left lung, or in the whitefly vasiform orifice.
(n) : (historical) A Roman unit of liquid measure reckoned as the volume of 5/12 Roman ounce of wine, equivalent to about 11 mL.

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