Definition of Glossectomy. Meaning of Glossectomy. Synonyms of Glossectomy

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- A glossectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the tongue. It is performed in order to curtail malignant growth such as oral cancer. Often only...
- complicated operation for 1st degree malignancy of the tongue. It comprises glossectomy (total removal of the tongue) and hemimandibulectomy together with block...
- (especially in pediatrics) Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty Transoral midline glossectomy Genioglossus advancement Other Hyoid suspension Maxillomandibular advancement...
- for example, the shrinkage of dental arches in animals which underwent glossectomy when compared to the control animals. When a tooth is extracted, its...
- be beneficial, or surgery to reduce the size of the tongue (reduction glossectomy). Treatment may also involve correction of orthodontic abnormalities...
- the ears am****tion of the nose (rhinotomy) am****tion of the tongue (glossectomy). am****tion of the eyes (enucleation). am****tion of the teeth (Dental...
- and panderers. In 14th and 15th-century Poland, rhinotomy (as well as glossectomy) was used to punish crimes committed through speech. The practice is...
- or full removal of the stomach. Gingivectomy is the removal of gums. Glossectomy is the removal of part or all of the tongue. Gonadectomy is the removal...
- ulcer and surrounding areas of premalignant change. The patient died two months after subsequent partial glossectomy (removal of part of the tongue)...
- node biopsy GI/mouth Uvulopalatoplasty · Palatoplasty Gingivectomy · Glossectomy · Esophagectomy · Gastrectomy · Appendectomy  · Proctocolectomy · Colectomy ·...