glossopharyngeal nerve


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

Pronunciation: / ˌɡlɒsə(ʊ)fəˈrɪn(d)ʒɪəl;-ˌfar(ə)nˈdʒiːəl /

  • noun
  • synonym
  • antonym
Word Forms:
Singular Plural
glossopharyngeal nerve glossopharyngeal nerves
  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
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
synonym
antonym