Ranula

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A cyst that develops on the underside of the tongue, usually caused by a blocked salivary gland.

“The dentist referred the patient to a specialist after identifying a ranula beneath his tongue.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ran·u·la

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Synonyms

cystmucocele

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Three vowels A, U, A, ends in A, unusual medical term

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “ranula”.

anura aural lauan laura lunar ranal ruana ulnar urnal aaru alan alar alur arna aula aura larn luna rana ulna

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “ranula”.

angular annular lacunar lunaria natural

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