However, ‘pīlu’, and its cognates still mean ‘arrow’ in Kannada and other Dravidian languages (Kittel, 1894; Burrow and Emeneau, 1984), possibly because arrow is a weapon that pierces through its target (‘piḷ’ meaning ‘to split, pierce, crush’). Since various Dravidian verbs ...
The overall 2-years survival rate was 78.3%, aligning with existing literature.This study highlights the effectiveness of surgical interventions, particularly when combined with appropriate neck dissections, in managing oral cavity cancers in Dakshina Kannada. The findings underscore the importance of ...