cranial nerve

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Any of the twelve paired nerves that originate from the brainstem instead of the spinal cord
(Anatomi) Any of several nerves that arise in pairs from the brainstem and reach the periphery through openings in the skull. There are 12 such pairs in mammals, birds, and reptiles and usually 10 pairs in amphibians and fish
any of the 12 paired nerves that originate in the brain stem
cranial nerves
plural form of cranial nerve
fifth cranial nerve
trigeminal nerve
fifth cranial nerve
{i} (Anatomy) trigeminal nerve, principal sensory nerve of the head and face and the motor nerve that controls the muscles used in chewing
cranial nerve
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