glossoptosis
glossoptosis · glossoptoses
The abnormal downward displacement or retraction of the tongueThe abnormal downward displacement or retraction of the tongue.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The abnormal downward displacement or retraction of the tongue.
abnormal downward or back placement of the tongue
Origin
From glosso- + ptosis.From glosso- + ptosis.
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Forms
plural: glossoptoses| Singular | glossoptosis |
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irregular
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedglossoptotic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable