hypoglossal UK /ˌhʌɪ.pə(ʊ)ˈɡlɒs.əl/US /ˌhaɪ.pəˈɡlɑs.əl/adjective 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •Of or pertaining to the area under the tongue. noun1 •Ellipsis of hypoglossal nerve. formshypoglossals