trigeminal nerve
noun
: either of a pair of large mixed nerves that are the fifth cranial nerves and supply motor and sensory fibers mostly to the face
called also trigeminal
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The membrane releases chemicals that activate the trigeminal nerve (a large nerve responsible for sensation in the face), which then sends an electric signal to a part of the brainstem called the medulla oblongata.
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024
The trigeminal nerve transmits sensations from the face and controls the chewing muscles.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
During migraines, the brain and nerves, especially the trigeminal nerves, release many inflammatory chemicals and proteins, Leon Barkodar, MD, a neurologist at Neurology Los Angeles, told Verywell.
—Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2024
This causes the trigeminal nerve to increase mucus production, leading to a runny nose.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024
The trigeminal nerve transmits sensations from the face and controls the chewing muscles.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
During migraines, the brain and nerves, especially the trigeminal nerves, release many inflammatory chemicals and proteins, Leon Barkodar, MD, a neurologist at Neurology Los Angeles, told Verywell.
—Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2024
This causes the trigeminal nerve to increase mucus production, leading to a runny nose.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Trigeminal nerve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trigeminal%20nerve. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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