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sublingual fold, an elongate fold of mucosa raised by the superior margin of the sublingual gland. It extends from the posterolateral aspect of the floor of the oral cavity to the sublingual papilla beside the base of the frenulum of the tongue at the midline anteriorly. fold, n a doubling back of a tissue surface. fold, mucobuccal (mucobuccal reflection), n the depth of the oral mucosa from the mandible or maxillae to the cheek. fold, mucolabial, n the depth of the oral mucosa from the mandible or maxillae to the lip. fold, sublingual, n the crescent-shaped area on the floor of the oral cavity following the medial wall of the mandible and tapering toward the molar regions. sublingual (subling´gw sublingual administration, sublingual caruncle, n See caruncle, sublingual. sublingual crescent, n See crescent, sublingual. sublingual duct, n See duct, sublingual. sublingual fold, n See fold, sublingual. sublingual fossa, n See fossa, sublingual. sublingual gland, n See salivary glands. sublingual space, n See space, sublingual. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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