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Artificial tongue helps doctor speak clearly

Artificial tongue helps doctor speak clearly
BBC England Thursday 08 October 2026, 05:10 UTC 1 min read
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The prosthetic is believed to be the first bespoke artificial tongue fitted by the NHS.

The prosthetic is believed to be the first bespoke artificial tongue fitted by the NHS.
NHS (ORG)
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