Relating to the back part of the tongue; posterior to the tongue. ... Origin: retro-+ L. Lingua, tongue ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ret′rō-ling′gwăl Definitions: 1. Relating to the back part of the tongue; posterior to the tongue.
retrolingual 1. Situated behind or near the base of the tongue; such as, retrolingual salivary glands.2. Relating to the back part of the tongue; posterior to the tongue.