tongue

The muscular organ attached to the floor of the mouth. Used to speak, chew, swallow and taste.

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October 7, 2025

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What Can I Do if My Baby is Breech?
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Everyone has experienced dry mouth before. You fall asleep with a stuffy nose, get nervous before public speaking or exercise in the heat, and before you know it, you desperately need a drink. Usua...