Glossoptosis

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Glossoptosis is a medical condition and abnormality which involves the downward displacement or retraction of the tongue.[1] It may cause non-fusion of the hard palate, causing cleft palate.

It is one of the features of Pierre Robin sequence and Down syndrome.[1]

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