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glossopharyngeal nerve

glossopharyngeal nerve

the ninth cranial nerve, which supplies the pharynx, soft palate, and posterior third of the tongue, including the taste buds of that portion. It contains both motor and sensory fibers and is involved in swallowing and conveying taste information.

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