noun
a nerve that originates in the pons and controls the movement of the lateral rectus muscle of the eye
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The abducens nerve is the sixth cranial nerve responsible for controlling the lateral rectus muscle of the eye.
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If you have trouble moving your eye to the side, it could be a problem with your abducens nerve.
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My abducens nerve must be acting up because I can't seem to look to the left properly.
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Her abducens nerve seemed to be in overdrive as she couldn't stop rolling her eyes at everything he said.