SINCE 1828
ophthalmic nerve
nounMedical Definition of ophthalmic nerve
: the one of the three major branches or divisions of the trigeminal nerve that supply sensory fibers to the lacrimal gland, eyelids, ciliary muscle, nose, forehead, and adjoining parts
— called also ophthalmic, ophthalmic division
— compare mandibular nerve, maxillary nerveComments on ophthalmic nerve
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