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facial nerve

/ˈfeɪʃəl nɜːrv/

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/ˈfeɪʃəl nɜːrv/C1formalmedical
  • ruСедьмой черепной нерв, который контролирует мимику, вкусовые ощущения от передней части языка и некоторые функции слюнных желез.

The seventh cranial nerve that controls facial expressions, taste sensations from the front of the tongue, and some salivary gland functions.

  1. Cranial nerve VIIC1formal

    The seventh cranial nerve that controls the muscles of facial expression and carries taste sensations from the front two-thirds of the tongue.

    ruЛицевой нерв

    • Damage to the facial nerve can cause paralysis on one side of the face.
    • The surgeon carefully avoided the facial nerve during the operation.
    • Bell's palsy is a condition that affects the facial nerve.