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trigeminal

noun · adjective

Simple meaning

Each of the fifth and largest pair of cranial nerves responsible for sensation and motor function in the face and mouth.

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tɹaɪˈɡɛmənəl

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Definition

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noun

  1. neuroanatomy

    Each of the fifth and largest pair of cranial nerves responsible for sensation and motor function in the face and mouth.

adjective

  1. anatomyrelational

    Of or pertaining to the trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve).

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  • trigeminal nervenounCompound term

    The main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication.

  • trigeminal neuralgianounCompound term

    Intense paroxysmal neuralgia along the trigeminal nerve.

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Sense: each of the fifth and largest pair of cranial nerves responsible for sensation and motor function in the face and mouth

trigeminal nerve

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