lingual
Example Sentences
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Fiona and Ben were told by a midwife that they would be better off getting tongue-tie surgery, also known as a lingual frenotomy, privately, as there would be a long wait on the NHS.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2024
He also suggested Patient A underwent a lingual tongue-tie release, which he said would allow her to rest with her tongue on the roof of her mouth and strengthen the jaw.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2022
It seemed likely that the author was aware of the potential of those words to challenge “She sells sea shells by the sea shore” in the lingual dexterity sweepstakes.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 9, 2022
The three lipases responsible for lipid digestion are lingual lipase, gastric lipase, and pancreatic lipase.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
I could not help smiling, but the Judge’s clear-cut, impassive features never changed; only, at the mention of the “boy’s” lingual accomplishments, he winked solemnly at me.
From The Outspan Tales of South Africa by Sir Percy Fitzpatrick
