hypoglossal
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of hypoglossal
1825–35; hypo- + Greek glôss ( a ) tongue ( see gloss 2) + -al 1
Vocabulary lists containing hypoglossal
Example Sentences
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If the hypoglossal nerves on both sides are working properly, then the tongue will stick straight out.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Openings here include the large foramen magnum, plus the internal acoustic meatus, jugular foramina, and hypoglossal canals.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The test for hypoglossal function is the “stick out your tongue” part of the exam.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Located at the anterior-lateral margin of the foramen magnum is the hypoglossal canal.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Other cranial nerves, particularly the oculomotor and the hypoglossal, may also be implicated.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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