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macroglossia

 

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Noun macroglossia has 1 sense
  1. macroglossia - a congenital disorder characterized by an abnormally large tongue; often seen in cases of Down's syndrome
    --1 is a kind of
    birth defect, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder, congenital abnormality

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Macroglossia

Description:

Macroglossia refers to a medical condition characterized by an abnormally large tongue. It can be present at birth or acquired later in life. Macroglossia can cause various issues and can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition.

Examples:

As a Noun:

  • Hereditary macroglossia is a rare genetic condition.
  • Macroglossia can lead to difficulties in speaking and swallowing.

As an Adjective:

  • The surgeon performed a macroglossia reduction surgery.
  • The baby's macroglossia caused breastfeeding challenges.

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