Word: ranula
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ran
u
la
Definition: A tumor or swelling located in the floor of the mouth under the tongue; specifically a bluish, domed mucocele which is associated with an obstruction of the sublingual salivary gland.
Morphemes:
Affix: ranula
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A tumor or swelling located in the floor of the mouth under the tongue; specifically a bluish, domed mucocele which is associated with an obstruction of the sublingual salivary gland.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: rāna
Language: la
Decoded: rana
Meaning: a frog
Affix: -ula
Language: la
Decoded: -ula
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.