plica sublingualis
noun
plica sub·lin·gua·lis
-ˌsəb-(ˌ)liŋ-ˈgwā-ləs
plural plicae sublinguales
-(ˌ)lēz
: a transverse fold of mucous membrane that is situated at the base of the tongue on either side of the frenulum, overlies the sublingual gland, and is studded with 10 or 12 openings of the ducts of Rivinus
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“Plica sublingualis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/plica%20sublingualis. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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