NCIt related terms : Base of tongue, NOS; Structure of root of tongue (body structure); BASE OF THE TONGUE;
NCIt definition : The posterior one third of the tongue behind the terminal sulcus that forms the anterior
aspect of the oro-pharynx responsible for swallowing and modification of the voice
in speech.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: The posterior one third of the tongue behind the terminal sulcus that forms
the anterior aspect of the oro-pharynx.;