"palatoglossus" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌpal.ət.ə(ʊ)ˈɡlɒs.əs/ [Received-Pronunciation], /pəˌleɪ.tə(ʊ)ˈɡlɒs.əs/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌpæl.ət.oʊˈɡlɑs.əs/ [General-American], /ˌpæl.ət.oʊˈɡlɔs.əs/ [General-American] Forms: palatoglossi [plural]
Rhymes: -ɒsəs, -ɔːsəs Etymology: Borrowed from New Latin palātoglōssus, clipping of mūsculus palātoglōssus (“palatoglossal muscle”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|NL.|palātoglōssus}} New Latin palātoglōssus, {{clipping|la|mūsculus palātoglōssus||palatoglossal muscle|nocap=1|nocat=1}} clipping of mūsculus palātoglōssus (“palatoglossal muscle”) Head templates: {{en-noun|palatoglossi}} palatoglossus (plural palatoglossi)
  1. (anatomy) A small fleshy muscle, narrower in the middle than at either end, that arises from the soft palate on each side, contributes to the structure of the palatoglossal arch of the fauces, and is inserted into the side and dorsum of the tongue; it serves to raise the back of the tongue and constrict the fauces. Wikipedia link: palatoglossus muscle Categories (topical): Muscles Synonyms: glossopalatinus, palatoglossal

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