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• Lingua
  ...in ''lingua'' meaning "tongue") is a term used in medicine to refer to the tongue. It is a vital organ involved in speech, taste, mastication, and deglutitio ...ans "tongue". This term has been used in the medical field to refer to the tongue due to its Latin roots.
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• Thyroglossal duct
  ...is a small, narrow tube in the neck that is formed during the development of the [[thyroid gland]] in the human embryo. ...d "glossa" (tongue), referring to the duct's connection to the base of the tongue.
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• Hyoid Bone
  ...etween the [[chin]] and the [[thyroid cartilage]] at the level of the base of the [[mandible]] in humans. ...the ligaments and muscles of the neck and serves as a movable base for the tongue and is connected to the [[pharynx]], the [[larynx]], and the [[epiglottis]]
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• Fauces
  ...ronunciation: /ˈfɔːsiːz/) is a term used in anatomy to refer to the region of the human body that connects the mouth to the pharynx. ...cavity into the pharynx. It is bounded by the soft palate and base of the tongue, laterally by the palatoglossal arches, and is continuous below with the la
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• Palatoglossal arch
  ...ds from the lateral side of the soft palate to the side of the base of the tongue. ...and "glossus" meaning "tongue". The term "arch" refers to the curved shape of the structure.
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• Lingual tonsils
  ...t of the tongue. They are part of the [[Waldeyer's ring]], which is a ring of lymphoid tissue in the throat. ...om the Latin word "tonsilla," which means "almond," referring to the shape of the tonsils.
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• Caruncula sublingualis
  ...is a medical term referring to a small papilla located at the anterior end of the sublingual fold in the mouth. ...cula' means 'small piece of flesh' and 'sublingualis' refers to 'under the tongue'.
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• Lingual tonsil
  The '''Lingual Tonsil''' (/ˈlɪŋɡwəl ˈtɒnsɪl/) is a part of the [[lymphatic system]] that plays a crucial role in the body's immune res ...nd "tonsilla" meaning almond, referring to its location at the base of the tongue and its almond-like shape.
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• Sleep surgery
  === Types of Sleep Surgery === There are several types of sleep surgery, including:
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• Floor
  ...tructure or cavity. It is a term used in various contexts within the field of [[anatomy]] and [[medicine]]. ...oom. In medical terminology, it is used to describe the lower or base part of an organ or cavity.
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• Oropharyngeal
  ...t of the throat that is located at the back of the mouth. It is a compound of the Greek words "oro" meaning mouth and "pharynx" meaning throat. ...evel of the [[hyoid bone]]. It includes the [[tonsils]], the base of the [[tongue]], and the posterior pharyngeal wall.
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• Persistent thyroglossal duct
  ...trophy and disappear as it normally should. This can lead to the formation of a [[thyroglossal duct cyst]] or fistula. ...nd, "glossa" (tongue), indicating the duct's connection to the base of the tongue, and "ductus" (leading), a Latin term referring to the duct's role in leadi
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• Suprahyoid
  ...''hyoeides'', meaning "shaped like the letter Upsilon") refers to a group of four muscles located above the [[hyoid bone]] in the human neck. These musc ...ans "shaped like the letter Upsilon". This is in reference to the location of the suprahyoid muscles above the hyoid bone.
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• Aryepiglottic
  ...he Greek words "arytaina" meaning ladle, and "epiglottis" meaning upon the tongue. ...rtilage to the lateral margin of the epiglottis. It forms the upper border of the quadrangular membrane and helps in closing the [[larynx]] during swallo
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• Mandibular nerve
  ...supplies the lower face, lower teeth, part of the tongue, and some muscles of mastication. ...s Cave]]. It then passes through the [[Foramen Ovale]], a hole in the base of the skull, to reach the infratemporal fossa.
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• Parapharyngeal space
  ...en substances released by some cancer cells disrupt the normal functioning of surrounding cells and tissues  ...and parts of the salivary gland {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Oropharyngeal cancer
  ...lat cells lining the oropharynx) {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Aphthous ulcer
  ...llow lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth or at the base of your gums. They are not contagious but can be painful and make eating and t ...only appear inside the lips, cheeks, soft palate, the base of the gums and tongue.
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• Mallampati score
  ...tee score) is a [[medical classification]] system used to predict the ease of [[endotracheal intubation]]. It was first described by Indian-born anesthes ...and [[soft palate]] when the patient opens their mouth and protrudes their tongue to the maximum.
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• Magi Drug
  ...he throat at the back of the mouth, including the soft palate, base of the tongue and tonsils). Most oropharyngeal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas (canc ...rugs that are safe and effective {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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