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Lingual

Pertaining to the tongue.

Refers to tongue-derived structures or secretions, such as lingual lipase that initiates lipid digestion in infants.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    Refers to tongue-derived structures or secretions, such as lingual lipase that initiates lipid digestion in infants.