These reddish-purple clusters observed on the ventral surface of the tongue and diagnosed through clinical observation are referred to as which variants of normal conditions?

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Lingual varicosities are prominent lingual veins usually observed on the ventral and lateral surfaces of the tongue. A palatal cyst is radiolucent and not diagnosed through clinical appearance. Mandibular tori are outgrowths of hard dense bone and found on the lingual aspect of the mandible. Ranula is a term used to describe a mucocele-like lesion that forms unilaterally on the floor of the mouth.

These Reddish-Purple Clusters Observed on the Ventral Surface of the Tongue