GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL NERVE
(noun)Definitions
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Glossopharyngeal Nerve.
Glossopharyngeal Nerve - as a noun
Sensory nerve to the pharynx and back of the tongue; motor fibers innervate muscles that elevate the pharynx and larynx; includes parasympathetic fibers to the otic ganglion
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nervus glossopharyngeusninth cranial nerveExample Sentences
"The glossopharyngeal nerve is a cranial nerve that innervates the tongue and pharynx."
"Damage to the glossopharyngeal nerve can result in difficulty swallowing."
"The glossopharyngeal nerve carries sensory information from the back of the throat and tongue."
"Surgery may be necessary to repair a damaged glossopharyngeal nerve."
"Compression of the glossopharyngeal nerve can cause severe pain in the throat."
