Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hypoglossal
Adjective
/ˌhaɪ.pəˈɡlɒs.əl/
Definition
Relating to or situated beneath the tongue.
Examples
- The hypoglossal nerve is essential for speech and swallowing.
- Injury to the hypoglossal nerve can lead to difficulty in tongue movements.
Meaning
The term hypoglossal is primarily used in anatomical contexts to describe structures or functions that are located beneath the tongue, often in relation to the hypoglossal nerve, which controls tongue movements.
Synonyms
- Subtongual
- Lingual (in some contexts)
