SUPERCILIA

\sˌuːpəsˈɪliə], \sˌuːpəsˈɪliə], \s_ˌuː_p_ə_s_ˈɪ_l_i__ə]\
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  • The eyebrows.
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
 
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

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Hypoglossal Neuropathy

  • twelfth cranial (hypoglossal) nuclei. fascicles are located in medulla, exits via hypoglossal foramen innervates muscles tongue. Lower brain stem diseases, including ischemia MOTOR NEURON affect nuclei fascicles. nerve may also be injured by diseases of the posterior fossa or skull base. Clinical manifestations include unilateral musculature and lingual dysarthria, with deviation tongue towards side weakness upon attempted protrusion.
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