lingula
/ˈlɪŋɡjələ/
noun
- A small, tongue-shaped structure or part, especially in anatomy (e.g., a part of the brain or a bone).
- The lingula of the cerebellum helps coordinate fine motor movements.
- During the anatomy lab, the students identified the lingula on the mandible.
- The doctor pointed to the lingula on the X-ray to show where the infection was.