glossopharyngeal

• Relativo à língua e à faringe; usado principalmente para descrever o nervo glossofaringeo (nono nervo craniano).

Relating to the tongue and pharynx; most commonly used to describe the glossopharyngeal nerve (cranial nerve IX).

1. Pertaining to the tongue and throatC2formalmedical

   Relating to the tongue and the pharynx (throat), often used in anatomical contexts.

   Glossofaríngeo

   • The glossopharyngeal nerve is responsible for taste and swallowing.
   • Glossopharyngeal neuralgia causes severe pain in the throat and tongue.
   • The doctor examined the glossopharyngeal region for any abnormalities.