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单词 hypoglossal nerve
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Definition of hypoglossal nerve in English:

hypoglossal nerve

nounˌhʌɪpə(ʊ)ˈɡlɒs(ə)lˌhīpəˌɡläs(ə)l ˈnərv
Anatomy
  • Each of the twelfth pair of cranial nerves, supplying the muscles of the tongue.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The hypoglossal nerve has been reported to carry sensory fibers which supply the tip of the tongue.
    • The ipsilateral hypoglossal nerve was sectioned, and that half of the muscle became silent.
    • Fibers of the hypoglossal nerve take a ventrolateral course and emerge between the olive and pyramid.
    • Some fibers of the hypoglossal nerve can be traced through the reticular formation as they course towards the ventrolateral sulcus.
    • Descendens hypoglossi may be carried partly or completely by the vagus nerve instead of the hypoglossal nerve.

Origin

Mid 19th century: hypoglossal from hypo- 'under' + Greek glōssa 'tongue' + -al.

 
 

Definition of hypoglossal nerve in US English:

hypoglossal nerve

nounˌhīpəˌɡläs(ə)l ˈnərv
Anatomy
  • Each of the twelfth pair of cranial nerves, supplying the muscles of the tongue.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Fibers of the hypoglossal nerve take a ventrolateral course and emerge between the olive and pyramid.
    • Some fibers of the hypoglossal nerve can be traced through the reticular formation as they course towards the ventrolateral sulcus.
    • The hypoglossal nerve has been reported to carry sensory fibers which supply the tip of the tongue.
    • Descendens hypoglossi may be carried partly or completely by the vagus nerve instead of the hypoglossal nerve.
    • The ipsilateral hypoglossal nerve was sectioned, and that half of the muscle became silent.

Origin

Mid 19th century: hypoglossal from hypo- ‘under’ + Greek glōssa ‘tongue’ + -al.

 
 
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