hypoglossus
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Related to hypoglossus: hypoglossal nucleus, Hyoglossus muscle
hy·po·glos·sal
(hī'pō-glos'ăl), Do not confuse this word with hyoglossal.1. Below the tongue.
2. Relating to the twelfth cranial nerve (nervus hypoglossus).
Synonym(s): hypoglossus
[L. hypoglossus fr. hypo- + glossus, tongue]
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