<procedure> Any cutting operation on the tongue, usually to obtain access to further reaches of the pharynx. ... Origin: Glosso-+ G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(glos-ot´ә-me) incision of the tongue.
Type: Term Pronunciation: glo-sot′ŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Any cutting operation on the tongue, usually to obtain access to the pharynx.
glossotomy 1. The surgical incision of the tongue. 2. The dissection of the tongue.