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facial nerve

facial nerve
Noun
pl: facial nerves

This term is a precise anatomical designation used primarily in medical, surgical, and biological contexts. It refers specifically to the seventh cranial nerve (CN VII). In clinical settings, it is frequently discussed in relation to pathologies such as Bell's palsy or trauma to the parotid gland.

Because it refers to a specific biological structure, it is treated as a countable noun when discussing the nerve in both the left and right sides of the body, though it is often used in the singular when referring to the general anatomical entity.

Meanings

Nounfacial nerve

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

The patient suffered from Bell's palsy, which caused temporary paralysis of the facial nerve.

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