myalism

/maɪˈɑːlɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which the tongue feels thick or heavy, often associated with dehydration or fever.

“The patient was diagnosed with myalism due to severe dehydration from the heatwave.”

Synonyms

  • glossodynia
  • tongue heaviness

Antonyms

  • linguistic clarity
  • tongue lightness