Glossoptosis

/ˌɡlɒs.əpˈtəʊ.sɪs/

/ˌɡlɑː.səpˈtoʊ.sɪs/

Translation of "glossoptosis" into Russian

Noun

/ˌɡlɒs.əpˈtəʊ.sɪs/

/ˌɡlɑː.səpˈtoʊ.sɪs/

glossoptosis

glossoptoses pl

глоссоптоз

Glossoptosis can cause difficulties in breathing and feeding in infants.

Глоссоптоз может вызывать затруднения дыхания и кормления у младенцев.

Noun

/ˌɡlɒs.əpˈtəʊ.sɪs/

/ˌɡlɑː.səpˈtoʊ.sɪs/

A condition characterized by the downward displacement or retraction of the tongue, often associated with other congenital anomalies.

The infant was diagnosed with glossoptosis, which was contributing to his breathing difficulties.

Adjective

/ˌɡlɒs.əpˈtəʊ.sɪs/

/ˌɡlɑː.səpˈtoʊ.sɪs/

Relating to, caused by, or characteristic of glossoptosis.

Glossoptosis patients often present with airway obstruction requiring special positioning.