Associations to the word «Trigeminal»

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.

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