Associations to the word «Hypoglossal»

Wiktionary

HYPOGLOSSAL, adjective. Of or pertaining to the area under the tongue
HYPOGLOSSAL, noun. (anatomy) Any of the nerves under the tongue.

Dictionary definition

HYPOGLOSSAL, noun. Supplies intrinsic muscles of the tongue and other tongue muscles.

Wise words

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