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macroglos·si·a
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Princeton's WordNet
macroglossianoun
a congenital disorder characterized by an abnormally large tongue; often seen in cases of Down's syndrome
Wiktionary
macroglossianoun
Enlargement or hypertrophy of the tongue.
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macroglossia
Macroglossia refers to the medical condition characterized by an unusually large or swollen tongue. This condition can be present from birth or may develop later due to various underlying diseases, conditions, or disorders such as Down syndrome, hypothyroidism, and amyloidosis among others. Macroglossia can potentially cause difficulties in functions such as speech, eating, or breathing.
Webster Dictionary
Macroglossianoun
enlargement or hypertrophy of the tongue
Etymology: [NL. See Macro-, and Glossa.]
Wikidata
Macroglossia
Macroglossia is the medical term for an unusually large tongue. Severe enlargement of the tongue can cause cosmetic and functional difficulties including in speaking, eating, swallowing and sleeping. Macroglossia is uncommon, and usually occurs in children. There are many causes. Treatment is dependent upon the exact cause
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Macroglossia
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)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of macroglossia in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of macroglossia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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