facial nerve
US /ˈfeɪʃl nɜːrv/
UK /ˈfeɪʃl nɜːrv/
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nervus facialis, gezichtszenuw
the seventh cranial nerve, which controls the muscles of facial expression and conveys taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.
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Damage to the facial nerve can lead to Bell's palsy.
Schade aan de nervus facialis kan leiden tot de ziekte van Bell.
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The surgeon was careful to avoid the facial nerve during the operation.
De chirurg was voorzichtig om de nervus facialis te vermijden tijdens de operatie.