Meaning of the word "facial nerve" in English
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facial nerve
US /ˈfeɪʃl nɜːrv/
UK /ˈfeɪʃl nɜːrv/
Noun
1.
the seventh cranial nerve, which controls the muscles of facial expression and conveys taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.
Example:
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Damage to the facial nerve can lead to Bell's palsy.
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The surgeon was careful to avoid the facial nerve during the operation.
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