hypoglossal
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of hypoglossal
1825–35; hypo- + Greek glôss ( a ) tongue ( gloss 2 ) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Located at the anterior-lateral margin of the foramen magnum is the hypoglossal canal.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
If the hypoglossal nerves on both sides are working properly, then the tongue will stick straight out.
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While examining the oral cavity, movement of the tongue will indicate whether hypoglossal function is impaired.
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Openings here include the large foramen magnum, plus the internal acoustic meatus, jugular foramina, and hypoglossal canals.
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Spasm of the tongue sometimes occurs after injuries of the head implicating either the centre or the trunk of the hypoglossal nerve.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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