A vesicular eruption on one side of the tongue and the corresponding inner surface of the cheek, probably herpetic. ... Origin: hemi-+ G. Glossa, tongue, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(hem″e-glos-i´tis) inflammation of half of the tongue.
Type: Term Pronunciation: hem′ē-glos-ī′tis Definitions: 1. A vesicular eruption on one side of the tongue and the corresponding inner surface of the cheek, probably herpetic.