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hypoglossal

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun hypoglossal has 1 sense
  1. hypoglossal, hypoglossal nerve, nervus hypoglosus, twelfth cranial nerve - supplies intrinsic muscles of the tongue and other tongue muscles
    --1 is a kind of cranial nerve

Definitions from the Web

Hypoglossal

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or affecting the hypoglossal nerve or tongue.

Example Sentence: The hypoglossal nerve controls the movement of the tongue.

Hypoglossal

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The hypoglossal nerve; a motor nerve of the tongue.

Example Sentence: Damage to the hypoglossal can result in difficulties with speech and swallowing.

Hypoglossal

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner relating to the hypoglossal nerve.

Example Sentence: The medication was administered hypoglossally, directly affecting the tongue's motion.

Hypoglossal

Part of Speech: Local

Definition: Referring to something specific to or within a local region.

Example Sentence: The festival is known for its hypoglossal delicacies, only found in this town.


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