(a.) Under the tongue; -- applied esp., in the higher vertebrates, to the twelfth or last pair of cranial nerves, which are distributed to the base of the tongue.
(n.) One of the hypoglossal nerves.
Example Sentences:
(1) hypoglossal nucleus), whereas in other areas the angiotensinogen gene was expressed only in a certain population of glial cells.
(2) The tentative diagnosis "neurinoma of the hypoglossal nerve" was confirmed intraoperatively and histologically.
(3) Seven to 30 days following axotomy the volume of the hypoglossal nucleus was significantly diminished, undoubtedly reflecting dendritic retraction (P less than 0.05).
(4) We determined whether or not administrations of aminophylline would produce differential changes in activities of the hypoglossal nerve and the mylohyoid branch of the trigeminal nerve, compared with phrenic nerve activity.
(5) A marked stenosis extended from the origin of the internal carotid artery to the primitive hypoglossal artery.
(6) The short-latency response of phrenic nerve activity was biphasic, a decrease followed by an increase in activity; the response of hypoglossal nerve activity was monophasic, a transient increase in activity.
(7) Following HFA, hypoglossal-hypoglossal single anastomosis (HHA) and resection of 8-10 mm peripheral hypoglossal nerve in 190 female adult Wistar rats, we compared the axon reactions in the hypoglossal nucleus during 1) regeneration with change of function, 2) regeneration with restoration of original function and 3) degeneration of the nucleus.
(8) Cell areas and the RNA concentration of hypoglossal neurons were determined by the Zeiss Image Scan System.
(9) After undergoing anastomosis of the right hypoglossal and facial nerves, the patient was discharged in good condition.
(10) Immunostaining for ADA was observed only in motoneurons of hypoglossal and facial motor nuclei and only at certain stages during development.
(11) It was shown previously that neuron loss induced by nerve transection in the hypoglossal and facial motor nuclei of female rats could be reduced by long-term testosterone treatment following axotomy.
(12) This was followed by metabolic changes in hypoglossal nerve cells.5.
(13) A case of pseudoaneurysm of the cervical internal carotid artery with associated hypoglossal nerve paralysis resulting from trauma is presented.
(14) Morphometric analyses were performed on serial Nissl sections through the hypoglossal nucleus.
(15) An axolemma-enriched fraction was isolated and characterized from homogenates of brain stem, pooled optic nerve and tract, and sciatic and hypoglossal nerves of adult rabbits.
(16) The lower brain stem with the hypoglossal nuclei was removed and sectioned in a cryostat.
(17) Thus, the delayed maturation of dendritic spines seen in the reticular formation and vagal nuclei is not present in motor neurons of the cervical anterior horn and hypoglossal nucleus.
(18) Enlargement of the hypoglossal canal with preservation of its cortical margin is described as a normal variant when a persistent hypoglossal artery is present.
(19) The number of motor neurons and interneurons in the hypoglossal nucleus was estimated in mice aged 6, 15, 25, 28 and 31 months.
(20) Transient astrocytic hypertrophy occurred in the uninjured right hypoglossal nucleus, and had a different time course to the changes occurring on the injured side.7.
Under
Definition:
(prep.) Below or lower, in place or position, with the idea of being covered; lower than; beneath; -- opposed to over; as, he stood under a tree; the carriage is under cover; a cellar extends under the whole house.
(prep.) Denoting relation to some thing or person that is superior, weighs upon, oppresses, bows down, governs, directs, influences powerfully, or the like, in a relation of subjection, subordination, obligation, liability, or the like; as, to travel under a heavy load; to live under extreme oppression; to have fortitude under the evils of life; to have patience under pain, or under misfortunes; to behave like a Christian under reproaches and injuries; under the pains and penalties of the law; the condition under which one enters upon an office; under the necessity of obeying the laws; under vows of chastity.
(prep.) Denoting relation to something that exceeds in rank or degree, in number, size, weight, age, or the like; in a relation of the less to the greater, of inferiority, or of falling short.
(prep.) Denoting relation to something that comprehends or includes, that represents or designates, that furnishes a cover, pretext, pretense, or the like; as, he betrayed him under the guise of friendship; Morpheus is represented under the figure of a boy asleep.
(prep.) Less specifically, denoting the relation of being subject, of undergoing regard, treatment, or the like; as, a bill under discussion.
(adv.) In a lower, subject, or subordinate condition; in subjection; -- used chiefly in a few idiomatic phrases; as, to bring under, to reduce to subjection; to subdue; to keep under, to keep in subjection; to control; to go under, to be unsuccessful; to fail.
(a.) Lower in position, intensity, rank, or degree; subject; subordinate; -- generally in composition with a noun, and written with or without the hyphen; as, an undercurrent; undertone; underdose; under-garment; underofficer; undersheriff.