Meaning of the word "hypoglossal nerve" in English
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hypoglossal nerve
US /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈɡlɑː.səl ˈnɜːrv/
UK /ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈɡlɒs.əl nɜːv/
Noun
the twelfth cranial nerve, which innervates the muscles of the tongue and is involved in speech and swallowing
Example:
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Damage to the hypoglossal nerve can lead to difficulties in speaking and eating.
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The neurologist examined the patient's tongue movements to assess the function of the hypoglossal nerve.
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