Meaning of the word "abducens nerve" in English
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abducens nerve
US /æbˈduː.sənz nɜːrv/
UK /æbˈdjuː.sənz nɜːv/
Noun
the sixth cranial nerve (CN VI), which controls the movement of the lateral rectus muscle, responsible for abducting the eye (turning it outward)
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Damage to the abducens nerve can result in double vision.
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The ophthalmologist tested the function of her abducens nerve.
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