Meaning of the word "glossopharyngeal nerve" in English
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glossopharyngeal nerve
US /ˌɡlɑː.soʊ.fəˈrɪn.dʒi.əl nɝːv/
UK /ˌɡlɑː.soʊ.fəˈrɪn.dʒi.əl nɝːv/
Noun
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a mixed cranial nerve (the ninth) that supplies the tongue and pharynx, providing taste sensation from the posterior third of the tongue, general sensation from the pharynx, tonsils, and middle ear, and motor innervation to the stylopharyngeus muscle and parotid gland.
Example:
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Damage to the glossopharyngeal nerve can affect swallowing and taste.
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The glossopharyngeal nerve plays a crucial role in the gag reflex.
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