Hypoglossal
adjective
Relating to the twelfth cranial nerve that controls the muscles of the tongue.
The hypoglossal nerve is crucial for normal speech production.

Usage tips
Formal
hypoglossal nerve, hypoglossal function, hypoglossal activity
adjective
Relating to the twelfth cranial nerve that controls the muscles of the tongue.
The hypoglossal nerve is crucial for normal speech production.

Usage tips
Formal
hypoglossal nerve, hypoglossal function, hypoglossal activity
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Anatomy
Understand the position of the hypoglossal nerve in the skull for better comprehension.
The hypoglossal nerve runs beneath the base of the skull.
Medical Terminology
Use the word 'hypoglossal' in formal medical discussions to convey specificity.
The patient showed reduced hypoglossal activity.
Context Clarity
When discussing brain functions, ensure clarity by specifying 'hypoglossal' rather than using general terms.
The study focused on the hypoglossal system.
Anatomy
Understand the position of the hypoglossal nerve in the skull for better comprehension.
The hypoglossal nerve runs beneath the base of the skull.
Medical Terminology
Use the word 'hypoglossal' in formal medical discussions to convey specificity.
The patient showed reduced hypoglossal activity.
Context Clarity
When discussing brain functions, ensure clarity by specifying 'hypoglossal' rather than using general terms.
The study focused on the hypoglossal system.
Anatomy
Understand the position of the hypoglossal nerve in the skull for better comprehension.
The hypoglossal nerve runs beneath the base of the skull.
Medical Terminology
Use the word 'hypoglossal' in formal medical discussions to convey specificity.
The patient showed reduced hypoglossal activity.
Context Clarity
When discussing brain functions, ensure clarity by specifying 'hypoglossal' rather than using general terms.
The study focused on the hypoglossal system.
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