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expand all sections collapse all sections  biological_process Term "tongue morphogenesis" (GO:0043587)
Term Name tongue morphogenesis
Term Accession GO:0043587
Aspect biological_process
Synonyms (2) glossa morphogenesis, lingua morphogenesis
Definition The process in which the anatomical structures of the tongue are generated and organized. The tongue is the movable, muscular organ on the floor of the mouth of most vertebrates, in man other mammals is the principal organ of taste, aids in the prehension of food, in swallowing, and in modifying the voice as in speech.
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