Ceratoglossal

/ˌsɛrətəʊˈɡlɑsəl/ adjective

Relating to the horn-shaped part of the hyoid bone (a floating bone in the neck) and the tongue structures connected to it.

From Greek 'keras' (horn) + 'glossa' (tongue) + Latin '-al' (relating to). Named for the anatomical relationship between the horn-like lesser horn of the hyoid and lingual structures.

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