Associations to the word «Trigeminal»

Wiktionary

TRIGEMINAL, adjective. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve).
TRIGEMINAL NERVE, noun. (anatomy) The nerve responsible for sensation and motor function in the face and mouth.
TRIGEMINAL NERVES, noun. Plural of trigeminal nerve
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA, noun. A neuropathic disorder of one or both of trigeminal nerves leading to intense pain in parts of the face.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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