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Stomatognathic System > Mouth > Tongue
Body Regions > Head > Face > Mouth > Tongue
Digestive System > Gastrointestinal Tract > Mouth > Tongue

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Tongue  

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Note

  • / surg: consider GLOSSECTOMY; inflammation = GLOSSITIS; tongue thrust: index TONGUE HABITS; painful or sore tongue = GLOSSALGIA

Scope note

  • A muscular organ in the mouth that is covered with pink tissue called mucosa, tiny bumps called papillae, and thousands of taste buds. The tongue is anchored to the mouth and is vital for chewing, swallowing, and for speech.

History note

  • /abnormalities was TONGUE ABNORMALITIES 1965

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014059

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