hypoglossal

adjective

hy·​po·​glos·​sal ˌhī-pə-ˈglä-səl 

: of or relating to the hypoglossal nerves

Word History

Etymology

New Latin hypoglōssus (in nervus hypoglōssus "hypoglossal nerve," from hypo- hypo- + -glōssus, borrowed from Greek -glōssos, adjective derivative of glôssa, glôtta "tongue") + -al entry 1 — more at gloss entry 3

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing hypoglossal

• hypoglossal nerve

Medical Definition

hypoglossal

adjective

hy·​po·​glos·​sal ˌhī-pə-ˈgläs-əl 

: of or relating to the hypoglossal nerves