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trigeminus

/traɪˈdʒɛm.ɪ.nəs/

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noun

/traɪˈdʒɛm.ɪ.nəs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее главный чувствительный нерв лица и двигательный нерв, отвечающий за мышцы, участвующие в жевании.

A noun referring to the main sensory nerve of the face and the motor nerve responsible for the muscles involved in chewing.

  1. Cranial nerveC2formalmedical

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

    ruТройничный нерв

    • The trigeminus nerve is responsible for facial sensation.
    • Damage to the trigeminus can cause severe facial pain.
    • The dentist numbed the trigeminus before the procedure.

    Synonymstrigeminal

Forms
  • trigemini plural form
  • trigemini's possessive plural form
  • trigeminus's possessive singular form