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Definition of Macroglossia
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Macroglossia: An abnormally large tongue. Macroglossia is sometimes said to be associated with Down syndrome, but in that disorder the tongue is actually large only in relationship to a smaller-than-normal mouth cavity.
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