Base of Tongue

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
BT
Pronunciation
/beɪs əv təŋ/
Category
Medical
Related Field
British Medicine

Examples in Context

  1. This paper summed up our experiences of clinic and treatment for 20 patients with carcinoma of the base of tongue.
  2. And treatment of carcinoma in the base of tongue
  3. After anastomosis of cricoid cartilage and base of tongue ( epiglottis ), the epiglottis can exactly cover the entrance of cricoid cartilage to prevent aspiration fully and increase decannulation rate.
  4. Radiotherapy for carcinoma of the base of tongue & 42 cases
  5. In general, 49 patients were with excellent curative effect, 8 with good effect, and 2 needed oral appliance to release the base of tongue.

Other meanings of BT