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retrolingual

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[re-troh-ling-gwuhl] / ˌrɛ troʊˈlɪŋ gwəl /

adjective

Anatomy.
  1. situated behind or near the base of the tongue.


Etymology

Origin of retrolingual

retro- + lingual

Example Sentences

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Retrolingual, rē-trō-ling′gwal, adj. serving to retract the tongue.

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