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What words begin with the prefix glosso?

The prefix "glosso-" comes from the Greek word "glossa", meaning "tongue". Here are some words that begin with "glosso-":

* Glossolalia: The speaking in tongues, a phenomenon often associated with religious experiences.

* Glossopathy: A disease of the tongue.

* Glossoplegia: Paralysis of the tongue.

* Glossodynia: Pain in the tongue.

* Glossoptosis: Protrusion of the tongue.

* Glossorrhaphy: Suturing of the tongue.

* Glossoschisis: A cleft tongue.

* Glossographia: The art of writing about tongues.

* Glossology: The study of tongues.

* Glossography: The act of describing languages.

These are just a few examples. There are many other words that begin with "glosso-" related to the tongue, language, and speech.

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