glossopharyngeal
/ˌɡlɒsəʊfəˈrɪn(d)ʒɪəl
/ /ˌɡlɒsəʊˌfar(ə)nˈdʒiːəl/adjective
Relating to the tongue and pharynx.After several investigations, including computed tomography, he had undergone a trial of carbamazepine for glossopharyngeal neuralgia....
- The increase in airway area in all three regions with glossopharyngeal stimulation was uniform across the pressure range.
- In contrast, a greater increase in velopharyngeal lateral diameter resulted from glossopharyngeal stimulation than from any of the other nerves.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Greek glōssa 'tongue' + pharyngeal (from modern Latin pharynx, pharyng- 'pharynx').
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