drillingsnerv

German - English

Definition of drillingsnerv in German English dictionary

trigeminal nerve

The nerve responsible for sensation and motor function in the face and mouth

{i} (Anatomy) fifth cranial nerve, principal sensory nerve of the head and face and the motor nerve that controls the muscles used in chewing

Either of the fifth pair of cranial nerves, having sensory and motor functions in the face, teeth, mouth, and nasal cavity. Also called trigeminus