palatine nerve

noun

Any of several nerves arising from the pterygopalatine ganglion and supplying the roof of the mouth, parts of the nose, and adjoining parts.

Meanings

nounpalatine nerve (plural palatine nerves)

plural palatine nerves

  1. anatomyAny of several nerves arising from the pterygopalatine ganglion and supplying the roof of the mouth, parts of the nose, and adjoining parts.
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