abducens nerve

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ab·du·cens nerve

noun \ab-ˈdü-ˌsenz-, -ˈdyü-\

Definition of ABDUCENS NERVE

: either of the sixth pair of cranial nerves that are motor nerves supplying the rectus on the outer and lateral side of each eye —called also abducens

Origin of ABDUCENS NERVE

New Latin abducent-, abducens, from Latin, present participle of abducere
First Known Use: 1947

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