tongue development

I. Involved cell types

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No. of supported studies
Group 14 studies
Group 213 studies
Group 355 studies
Group 454 studies
Group 510 studies

II. Literature review

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Nametongue development
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Biological process

Description

The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the tongue over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The tongue is the movable, muscular organ on the floor of the mouth of most vertebrates, in many 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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