GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL NERVE Synonyms
There are 2 synonyms of the phrase
glossopharyngeal nerve.
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There is 1 hypernym of the phrase glossopharyngeal nerve. (close relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase glossopharyngeal nerve. (close relations)
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Definition of GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL NERVE
Definition of GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL NERVE
Best Alternative Words for GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL NERVE
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nervus glossopharyngeus | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
ninth cranial nerve | nounn | |||||||
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 |
Best Hypernyms For GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL NERVE
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glossopharyngeal nerve, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
cranial nerve