glossopharyngeal nerve

glos·sop·ha·ryngealnerve

uncommon

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

Glossodia glossodynia glossodynia exfoliativa glossolalia glossopharyngeal Glossopsitta Glossopsitta versicolor glossoptosis glossy glossy snake

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