glossoptosis

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glossoptosis

[glos′optō′sis]

Etymology: Gk, glossa + ptosis, falling

the retraction or downward displacement of the tongue.

glossoptosis,

n a downward displacement of the tongue; a severe displacement may occlude the airway.

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