Pronunciation: /traɪˈdʒɛmɪnəl/
adjective relating to or affecting the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing
A1 My dentist told me that the trigeminal nerve is responsible for facial sensations.
A2 The trigeminal ganglion is a major sensory nerve cluster in the head.
B1 Patients with trigeminal neuralgia often experience severe facial pain.
B2 The trigeminal nerve has three main branches that control different areas of the face.
C1 Surgical procedures can be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia when medication is ineffective.
C2 Advanced imaging techniques can help doctors locate the source of trigeminal nerve compression.
formal The trigeminal nerve is the fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as chewing.
informal My trigeminal nerve is acting up again, causing sharp pains in my jaw.
slang I can't eat anything too crunchy right now, my trigeminal nerve is on fire.
figurative The trigeminal nerve of the operation is the team leader, coordinating all the different aspects of the project.
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