Term Name:	hypoglossal nerve formation
Synonyms:	CN XII biosynthesis, CN XII formation
Definition:	The process that gives rise to the hypoglossal nerve. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. This motor nerve innervates all the intrinsic and all but one of the extrinsic muscles of the tongue.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0021620]    QuickGO    AmiGO