hyoglossal

hyoglossal
Relating to the hyoid bone and the tongue. SYN: glossohyal.

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hyo·glos·sal -'gläs-əl adj
1) of, relating to, or connecting the tongue and hyoid bone
2) of or relating to the hyoglossus

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hyo·glos·sal (hi″o-glosґəl) [hyoid bone + glossal] pertaining to the hyoid bone and the tongue or to the hyoglossal muscle.

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  • hyoglossal — hyo·glossal …   English syllables

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  • Hyo- — Hy o [See {Hyod}.] A prexif used in anatomy, and generally denoting connection with the hyoid bone or arch; as, hyoglossal, hyomandibular, hyomental, etc. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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