trigeminus
- noun
- /traɪˈdʒɛmɪnəs/
- Specialized
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trigémino
- The trigeminus nerve is crucial for facial sensation.
Examples
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The dentist explained that the trigeminus is responsible for facial sensation and chewing movements.
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Surgeons must be careful not to injure the trigeminus during operations near the jaw.
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Damage to the trigeminus can lead to loss of feeling in the face.
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Many dentists study the trigeminus to understand pain.
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The dentist explained that the trigeminus is responsible for facial sensation and chewing movements.
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Damage to the trigeminus can lead to loss of feeling in the face.
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Surgeons must be careful not to injure the trigeminus during operations near the jaw.
Synonyms
A nerve in the face that carries feeling and controls chewing muscles
A main nerve in the face that carries feeling and controls chewing muscles
A large nerve in the face that sends touch signals and controls chewing muscles
A nerve in the head that carries feeling from the face and controls biting and chewing
Compounds
- Specialized
A large nerve in the face that sends touch signals and controls chewing muscles
Surface Forms
Etymology
Trigeminus comes from Latin parts tri- meaning 'three' and geminus meaning 'twin', like the star sign Gemini. A helpful way to remember it is that this nerve has three main 'twin' branches across the face that give feeling and help control chewing.
