glossopharyngeal


Definition: Meaning of, glossopharyngeal in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌɡlɒsəʊfəˈrɪn(d)ʒɪəl;ˌɡlɒsəʊˌfar(ə)nˈdʒiːəl /

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  1. pertaining to the tongue and throat
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glossopharyngeal used in phrases

  • glossopharyngeal nerve (noun)
    1. sensory nerve to the pharynx and back of the tongue; motor fibers innervate muscles that elevate the pharynx and larynx; includes parasympathetic fibers to the otic ganglion
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