glossopharyngeal

[ glos-oh-fuh-rin-jee-uhl, -juhl, -far-in-jee-uhl, glaw-soh- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the tongue and pharynx.

noun

1. glossopharyngeal nerve.

Word History and Origins

Origin of glossopharyngeal¹

First recorded in 1815–25; glosso- + pharyngeal

Example Sentences

Having been diagnosed six years ago with a rare and painful disorder called glossopharyngeal neuropathy, Nguyen said he has to buy more costly insurance coverage that allows him to see particular specialists.

From Los Angeles Times

The technique had a technical name, “glossopharyngeal breathing”.

From The Guardian

Eventually it emerged that his glossopharyngeal nerve, which controls the ability to swallow efficiently, had been damaged as a result of radiation received to shrink a benign tumor.

From Seattle Times

Eagle syndrome occurs when a piece of bone called a styloid process, which extends from the skull into the ear, presses on or irritates adjacent structures, including the glossopharyngeal nerve.

From Washington Post

My good woman, any corpse will drink brandy if you only apply it to the glossopharyngeal tract.

From Project Gutenberg