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Lingual (Adjective)

Pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue; "lingual inflammation"; "the lingual surface of the teeth".

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

The doctor examined the lingual surface of the patient's teeth to check for any signs of decay.
The patient experienced lingual inflammation after eating a spicy meal, which caused discomfort and swelling.
The dentist carefully cleaned the lingual side of the molars to remove any trapped food particles.
The researcher studied the lingual movements of the tongue during speech production to better understand the process.
The oral surgeon took a biopsy of the lingual tissue to test for any abnormalities or diseases.

Consisting of or related to language; "linguistic behavior"; "a linguistic atlas"; "lingual diversity".