apex of tongue
apex of tongue
[TA]the anterior extreme of the tongue that can be made pointed for sensing or probing; rests against the lingual aspect of the incisor teeth.
Synonym(s): apex linguae [TA], tip of tongue ☆
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a·pex of tongue
(āpeks tŭng) [TA]Anterior extreme of tongue that can be made pointed for sensing or probing; rests against the lingual aspect of the incisor teeth.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012