mucosa of tongue
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[TA]the mucosa forming the surface of the tongue; that of the dorsum of the tongue appears velvety due to the presence of vast numbers of papillae; that of the inferior surface is smooth and thinner.
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mu·co·sa of tongue
(myū-kōsă tŭng) [TA]Mucosa forming lingual surface; that of the dorsum of the tongue appears velvety due to the presence of vast numbers of papillae; that of the inferior surface is smooth and thinner.
Synonym(s): lingual mucosa.
Synonym(s): lingual mucosa.
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