glossectomy

/ ɡlɒˈsɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical removal of all or part of the tongue

Example Sentences

All this activity is marked most dramatically by a “total glossectomy,” the removal of Ramón’s entire tongue.

From New York Times

Ms Patterson underwent a partial glossectomy, where part of the tongue is removed.

From BBC

Darren Marfleet also received a partial glossectomy at the QMC to remove tongue cancer, with skin and blood vessels from his arm used to build a new tongue.

From BBC

In the months that have passed since his glossectomy, Joe has made slow and steady progress with his physical therapy.

From The Guardian

Deann Watson spent six months in the hospital after her glossectomy, an operation to remove her tongue that takes breast tissue to rebuild the tongue.

From Washington Times