Glossitis refers to inflammation of the tongue. The condition causes the tongue to swell in size, change in color, and develop a smooth appearance on the surface. The tongue is the small, muscular organ in the mouth that helps you chew and swallow food. It also helps with your speech.
The term South Pacific refers to Australasia and Oceania. The area of Australasia includes Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, and many smaller islands in the vicinity, most of which are the eastern part of Indonesia. Oceania, a geographical region consists of numerous countries and territories, mostly islands in the southern Pacific Ocean.
Note: The following Member States are responsible for areas in the Western Pacific Region: China (Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR); France (French Polynesia, New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna); United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Pitcairn Islands); and the United States of America (American Samoa, Guam and Commonwealth of the ...