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Zungengrund

root of the tongue, tongue base

noun TSUNG-en-grunt Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Zungengrund is the posterior third of the tongue, closest to the throat. It contains taste buds sensitive to bitter flavours and can be a site of inflammation or tonsil-related problems, making it a useful anatomical term for health contexts.

Examples

"Am Zungengrund sitzen die Bitterschmeckrezeptoren."

Natural Translation

The bitter-taste receptors are located at the root of the tongue.

Literal Translation

At-the tongue-root sit the bitter-taste-receptors.

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