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MacroglossiaDefinition: Macroglossia is a disorder in which the tongue is larger than normal.
Information: Macroglossia is usually caused by an increase in the amount of tissue on the tongue, rather than because of an external growth like a tumor. This condition can be seen in certain inherited or congenital disorders including:
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| Review Date: 11/18/2005
Reviewed By: John Goldenring, MD, MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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