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ABDUCENT NERVE

\ɐbdjˈuːsənt nˈɜːv], \ɐbdjˈuːsənt nˈɜːv], \ɐ_b_d_j_ˈuː_s_ə_n_t n_ˈɜː_v]\

Definitions of ABDUCENT NERVE

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a small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The 6th cranial nerve. The abducens nerve originates in the abducens nucleus of the pons and sends motor fibers to the lateral rectus muscles of the eye. Damage to the nerve or its nucleus disrupts horizontal eye movement control.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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