retrolingual

adjective

ret·​ro·​lin·​gual -ˈliŋ-g(yə-)wəl How to pronounce retrolingual (audio)
: situated or occurring behind or near the base of the tongue
retrolingual salivary glands

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“Retrolingual.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/retrolingual. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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