pal·a·to·glos·sus
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plural palatoglossi\
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Medical Definition of palatoglossus
: a thin muscle that arises from the soft palate on each side, contributes to the structure of the palatoglossal arch, and is inserted into the side and dorsum of the tongue
— called also glossopalatinus
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“Palatoglossus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/palatoglossus. Accessed 23 Jan. 2022.
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