Of, relating to, or involving the palate and the tongue; specifically of or relating to the palatoglossus muscle. Also as noun: the palatoglossus muscle (rare).
Origin
Mid 19th century. From palato- + -glossal, originally after palatoglossus.
Definition of palatoglossal in US English:
palatoglossal
adjective
Anatomy
Of, relating to, or involving the palate and the tongue; specifically of or relating to the palatoglossus muscle. Also as noun: the palatoglossus muscle (rare).
Origin
Mid 19th century. From palato- + -glossal, originally after palatoglossus.