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Vestibulocochlear Nerve.
Vestibulocochlear Nerve - as a noun
A composite sensory nerve supplying the hair cells of the vestibular organ and the hair cells of the cochlea
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acoustic nerveauditory nerveeighth cranial nervenervus vestibulocochlearisExample Sentences
"The vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for transmitting sound and balance information from the inner ear to the brain."
"Damage to the vestibulocochlear nerve can result in hearing loss and balance problems."
"The vestibulocochlear nerve is also known as the eighth cranial nerve."
"Infection or inflammation of the vestibulocochlear nerve can cause symptoms such as dizziness and vertigo."
"The vestibulocochlear nerve contains two main branches: the vestibular nerve and the cochlear nerve."
