Which part of the body does gloss refer to?

The correct answer is D. tongue. "Gloss" derives from the Greek word "glossa," meaning tongue, making option D correct. This root appears in medical and linguistic terms such as "hypoglossal" (the nerve running beneath the tongue) and "polyglot" (someone who speaks many languages, literally "many tongues")…

Anatomy & Medical Terminology

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Alips
Bteeth
Ccheek
Dtongue

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(32 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
6% (2)
C
13% (4)
D
78% (25)

Explanation

"Gloss" derives from the Greek word "glossa," meaning tongue, making option D correct. This root appears in medical and linguistic terms such as "hypoglossal" (the nerve running beneath the tongue) and "polyglot" (someone who speaks many languages, literally "many tongues").

Options A, B, and C are incorrect because each has its own distinct root: lips are described by the root "labio-" (as in labial), teeth by "dento-" or "dental," and the cheek by "bucco-" or "buccal."

Memory tip: Connect "gloss" to the word "polyglot" - a person fluent in many languages is said to have "many tongues," which links the gloss root directly to the tongue every time.

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