Congenital absence of the tongue, with a malformed (usually closed) mouth. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + glossa, tongue, + stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(a″glos-o-sto´me-ә) congenital absence of the tongue and the mouth opening.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ā-glos-ō-stō′mē-ă Definitions: 1. Congenital absence of the tongue, with a malformed (usually closed) mouth.