lengua escrotal (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈleŋ.ɡwa esˈkɾo.tal/

Translation

• lengua escrotal: scrotal tongue

Meaning

"Lengua escrotal" is a term used in the medical field, specifically in the context of dentistry, to describe a condition in which the lingual mucosa presents a scrotal or corrugated appearance. This term is not commonly used in everyday language but is specific to medical jargon, particularly in the oral pathology field. It is used more in written context than in oral speech due to its technical nature.

Example Sentences

1. Mi paciente presenta una lesión en la lengua escrotal.

2. My patient has a lesion on the scrotal tongue.

3. La lengua escrotal puede ser un signo de ciertas condiciones médicas.

4. Scrotal tongue can be a sign of certain medical conditions.

Idiomatic Expressions

• No tengo pelos en la lengua: Literally translates to "I don't have hairs on my tongue," meaning that someone speaks their mind freely.
• Ella no tiene pelos en la lengua, siempre dice lo que piensa.
  • She doesn't beat around the bush, she always speaks her mind.

Etymology

The term "lengua escrotal" is a combination of the Spanish words "lengua" (tongue) and "escrotal" (scrotal), forming a descriptive term for the appearance of the lingual mucosa.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: mucosa corrugada
• Antonyms: lengua sana (healthy tongue)