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hypoglossal

adjective

UK/ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈɡlɒs.əl/
US/ˌhaɪ.poʊˈɡlɑː.səl/

Definitions of hypoglossal adjective

  1. medical

    Relating to the anatomical region situated beneath the tongue.

    • The hypoglossal nerve is responsible for controlling tongue movements.

    • The doctor examined the patient's hypoglossal area.

    • The hypoglossal glands are salivary glands located under the tongue.