trigeminal nerve
trigeminal nerve · trigeminal nerves
Each of the fifth and largest pair of cranial nerves responsible for sensation and…Each of the fifth and largest pair of cranial nerves responsible for sensation and motor function in the face and mouth.
Meaning
1 sensesEach of the fifth and largest pair of cranial nerves responsible for sensation and motor function in the face and mouth.
More definitions
- the main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication
Translations
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plural: trigeminal nerves| Singular | trigeminal nerve |
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Synonyms
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- the main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication:trigeminaltrigeminusnervus trigeminusfifth cranial nerve