meta f (plural metas) goal; target; Etymology 2 Alternative forms . mÃªta (obsolete) Pronunciation IPA : /ËmetÉ/ Verb . meta. first-person singular present subjunctive of meter; third-person singular (ele and ela, also used with vocÃª and others) present subjunctive of meter
A RealAge answered. A numb feeling and tingling in the lips and tongue could have several possible causes: You might be getting a canker sore (aphthous stomatitis). These small, shallow sores on the inside of the lips or under the tongue often cause a tingling sensation a day or two before they appear.
When numbness of the tongue causes a lack of ability to taste food it can also lead to a condition called burning mouth syndrome, which obviously, causes a burning sensation in the mouth, especially the tongue, lips and gums. It is usually caused by a lack of vitamin B12 or a hormonal imbalance.