Aglossia
Aglossia is a congenital defect resulting in a partial development or complete absence of a tongue.
Aglossia is commonly associated with craniofacial and limb defects and is thought to belong to a family of oromandibular limb hypogenesis syndrome or OLHS. It is believed to be caused by heat-induced vascular disruption near the fourth week of embryonic development.
The first known case was reported in the early 18th century by a member of the prominent De Jussieu family in France and cases to this day remain rare.
