nervus accessorius
noun
Simple meaning
Arises from two sets of roots that unite to form the nerve.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
nervuhsaksehsereeisIPA pronunciation (US)
nɚvəsæksɛsɚiɪs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
Arises from two sets of roots (cranial and spinal) that unite to form the nerve
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This meaning: Arises from two sets of roots (cranial and spinal) that unite to form the nerve
Used this way, nervus accessorius is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
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- Matter-of-fact
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- Neutral and straightforward
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