Lingual

What does "Lingual" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In the field of medicine, "lingual" is a term that refers to anything related to the tongue. It could be used to describe a certain part of the tongue, a procedure performed on the tongue, or a condition affecting the tongue. For example, a lingual nerve is a nerve that supplies the tongue, and a lingual tonsil is a part of the immune system located at the back of the tongue.

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