glossectomy

/ ɡlɒˈsɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical removal of all or part of the tongue

Example Sentences

All this activity is marked most dramatically by a “total glossectomy,” the removal of Ramón’s entire tongue.

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Ms Patterson underwent a partial glossectomy, where part of the tongue is removed.

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Darren Marfleet also received a partial glossectomy at the QMC to remove tongue cancer, with skin and blood vessels from his arm used to build a new tongue.

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In the months that have passed since his glossectomy, Joe has made slow and steady progress with his physical therapy.

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