ophthalmic nerve
noun
: 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 nerveDictionary Entries Near ophthalmic nerve
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“Ophthalmic nerve.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ophthalmic%20nerve. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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