tongue thrust

Noun

countable uncountable

Orofacial muscular imbalance: a human behavioral pattern in which the tongue protrudes through the anterior incisors during swallowing, during speech, and while the tongue is at rest.

Japanese Meaning

舌突症：嚥下、発話、または静止時に舌が前歯の間から突出する現象。口腔顔面筋の不均衡に起因するとされる。 / 舌の突出：舌が前歯の間を通って前方に押し出される状態。

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The speech therapist explained that a tongue thrust can affect dental alignment and articulation if left untreated.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その言語療法士は、舌が前歯の間から突出するような口顔面筋の不均衡が放置されると、歯列や発音に影響を与える可能性があると説明した。

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Orofacial muscular imbalance: a human behavioral pattern in which the tongue protrudes through the anterior incisors during swallowing, during speech, and while the tongue is at rest.

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