Macroglossia [makroglosie]

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Definition

The presence of an excessively large tongue, which may be congenital or may develop as a result of a tumor or edema due to obstruction of lymphatic vessels, or it may occur in association with hyperpituitarism or acromegaly. It also may be associated with malocclusion because of pressure of the tongue on the teeth. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)

Annotation
overlarge tongue, congen or acquired
DUI
D008260 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0012867
Previous indexing
Tongue/abnormalities (1969-1974)
History note
76(75); was see under TONGUE 1975; was see under TONGUE/abnormalities 1969-74
Online note
search TONGUE /AB 1969-74
Public note
76; was see under TONGUE 1975; was see under TONGUE/abnormalities 1969-74