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glossopharyngeal nerve
(glosso|pha¦ryn¦geal nerve)
Pronunciation:
/ˌglɒsə(ʊ)fəˈrɪn(d)ʒɪəl, -ˌfar(ə)nˈdʒiːəl/
noun
Anatomy
each of the ninth pair of cranial nerves, supplying the tongue and pharynx.
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