Meanings
nounhypoglossal nucleus (plural hypoglossal nuclei)
plural hypoglossal nuclei
- anatomyA collection of ganglia within the medulla oblongata and fourth ventricle that is the origin of the hypoglossal nerve.
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hypoglossal nucleus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypoglossal%20nucleus
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