Definition of glossopharyngeal nerve in English:
glossopharyngeal nerve
nounˌɡlɒsə(ʊ)fəˈrɪn(d)ʒɪəl-ˌfar(ə)nˈdʒiːəlˌɡläsōfəˈrinjēəl
Anatomy Each of the ninth pair of cranial nerves, supplying the tongue and pharynx.
Example sentencesExamples
- The hypoglossal and glossopharyngeal nerves innervate pharyngeal dilator muscles.
- A radiograph of the skull had confirmed a long styloid process on the left, which was perceived to be impinging on the glossopharyngeal nerve, causing referred pain.
- Stimulation of the glossopharyngeal nerve also increased airway area in all three regions, with the greatest effect in the caudal oropharynx.
- With stimulation of the hypoglossal and glossopharyngeal nerves, there were greater increases in the lateral than in the anteroposterior diameter in all three regions.
- Innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve, it is poorly encapsulated.