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Hyoglossal

Hyˊo-glos′sal

,
Adj.
[
Hyo-
+ Gr. [GREEK] tongue.]
(Anat.)
(a)
Pertaining to or connecting the tongue and hyodean arch;
as, the
hyoglossal
membrane
.
(b)
Of or pertaining to the hyoglossus muscle.

Definition 2024


hyoglossal

hyoglossal

English

Adjective

hyoglossal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Pertaining to or connecting the tongue and hyodean arch.
    the hyoglossal membrane
  2. Of or pertaining to the hyoglossus muscle.