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hypoglossal

hy·po·glos·sal [ hpə glóss'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. under tongue: beneath or on the underside of the tongue

2. relating to hypoglossal nerve: relating to or involving the hypoglossal nerve

[Mid-19th century. <hypoglossus "hypoglossal nerve" <hypo- + Greek glōssa "tongue"]
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