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What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of half of the tongue?
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∙ 9y ago
Hemiglossectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of half the tongue.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoHemiglossectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the tongue. Gloss- is one of the combining forms meaning tongue.
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