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FACIAL NERVE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Facial Nerve.

Facial Nerve - as a noun

Cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nervus facialisseventh cranial nerve

Example Sentences

"The facial nerve controls the muscles of facial expression."
"Damage to the facial nerve can lead to paralysis of the face."
"The facial nerve innervates the lacrimal gland, which produces tears."
"The facial nerve carries taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue."
"Bell's palsy is a condition characterized by sudden weakness or paralysis of the facial nerve."
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