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\"\"<\/a>Partial or total resection of the tongue.<\/p>\n

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The surgical removal of the tongue.<\/p>\n

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Surgical revision or complete excision of the tongue.<\/p>\n

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Partial or complete surgical removal of the tongue to treat cancer of the tongue. After the surgery, the remaining tongue usually becomes stronger and larger, and rehabilitation programs can help regain some speech and chewing ability, depending on the amount of tongue tissue removed.<\/p>\n

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Surgical removal of the tongue, an operation usually carried out for cancer in this structure.<\/p>\n

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Glossectomy involves the surgical removal of the entire tongue or a portion of it. This procedure may be conducted as a treatment for tongue cancer. If a significant part of the tongue is excised, it can lead to impaired speech and challenges in eating.<\/p>\n

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