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fifth cranial nerve

Definition / meaning of fifth cranial nerve

The main sensory nerve of the head and face, and the motor nerve of the muscles used in chewing. Also called trigeminal nerve.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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