glossodynia
/ɡlɑsoʊˈdɪniə/
noun
- Pain in the tongue, often with a burning sensation and no visible signs of injury.
- She was relieved to learn that her glossodynia was not caused by a serious disease.
- Glossodynia can make eating and talking uncomfortable for those who suffer from it.
- The doctor explained that glossodynia is sometimes linked to stress or hormonal changes.