nervus intermedius
US/ˌnɝ.vəs ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.əs/
nervus intermedius noun: the branch of the facial nerve that contains sensory and parasympathetic fibers and that supplies the anterior tongue and parts of the palate and fauces.
Noun
nervus intermedius (plural nervi intermedii)
- The branch of the facial nerve that contains sensory and parasympathetic fibers and that supplies the anterior tongue and parts of the palate and fauces.
- Synonyms:
- glossopalatine nerve, nerve of Wrisberg
Synonyms of nervus intermedius
Forms of nervus intermedius
| plural | nervi intermedii |
|---|---|
| alternative form | intermediate nerve |
Origin of nervus intermedius
Borrowed from New Latin nervus intermedius (“intermediate nerve”).
Words that rhyme with nervus intermedius
Questions about nervus intermedius
- What does nervus intermedius mean?
- Nervus intermedius means the branch of the facial nerve that contains sensory and parasympathetic fibers and that supplies the anterior tongue and parts of the palate and fauces.
- What part of speech is nervus intermedius?
- Nervus intermedius is a noun.
- How do you pronounce nervus intermedius?
- Nervus intermedius is pronounced /ˌnɝ.vəs ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.əs/ (US).
- What is the plural of nervus intermedius?
- The plural of nervus intermedius is nervi intermedii.
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