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巨舌症
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Macroglossia is the medical term for an unusually large tongue. Severe enlargement of the tongue can cause cosmetic and functional difficulties in speaking, eating, swallowing and sleeping. Macroglossia is uncommon, and usually occurs in children. There are many causes. Treatment depends upon the exact cause.

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Within Vinony's link graph, 巨舌症 is referenced by 247 other articles, and connects out to gastrointestinal tract, human digestive system and disease.

It is catalogued under topics including Congenital disorders of digestive system and Tongue disorders.

Its subject is documented across 15 Wikipedia language editions.

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Macroglossia
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Macroglossia with crenations along the margins and loss of papillae on dorsum surface of the tongue.png
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Macroglossia with crenations along the margins and loss of papillae on dorsum surface of the tongue.

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medical genetics
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Macroglossia
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