macroglossia

Definitions of macroglossia
  1. noun
    a congenital disorder characterized by an abnormally large tongue; often seen in cases of Down's syndrome
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    type of:
    birth defect, congenital abnormality, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder
    a defect that is present at birth
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