[ glô′sə-plăs′tē ] n. Reparative or plastic surgery of the tongue.

What does the medical term Glossoplegia mean?

Glossoplegia, or paralysis of the tongue, is uncommon. ... Any condition that damages the hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII), which is the major motor nerve to the muscles of the tongue, can result in glossoplegia. Neonates with glossoplegia must be monitored carefully to ensure they are able to eat.

What does Glossopharyngeal mean?

Medical Definition of glossopharyngeal

1 : of or relating to both tongue and pharynx.