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macroglossia

/ˌmæk.rəʊˈɡlɒs.i.ə/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˌmæk.rəʊˈɡlɒs.i.ə/

uncountable

A medical condition, often congenital, characterized by an abnormally large tongue, frequently associated with disorders such as Down syndrome.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинское состояние, часто врожденное, характеризующееся аномально большим языком, часто связанное с такими нарушениями, как синдром Дауна.
  1. Abnormally large tongue C2 formal medical

    A medical condition where the tongue is larger than normal, often present at birth and associated with certain genetic disorders.

    • Macroglossia is frequently observed in individuals with Down syndrome.
    • The infant was diagnosed with macroglossia shortly after birth.
    • Treatment for macroglossia may include speech therapy or surgery.

    🇷🇺Аномально большой язык