Definitions

1. noun

A congenital condition in which the tongue is either absent or highly rudimentary, and the mouth is also usually associated with other congenital anomalies.

“The infant was born with aglossia, which made feeding extremely difficult for her parents.”

2. noun

A rare condition in which the tongue is absent or highly reduced in size, often in conjunction with other birth defects.

“The medical team was puzzled by the case of aglossia in the newborn and worked hard to determine the underlying cause.”