petrosal nerve

Noun

Meaning

petrosal nerve (plural petrosal nerves)

(neuroanatomy) Any of several small nerves passing through foramina in the petrous portion of the temporal bone.
Meronyms: deep petrosal nerve, greater petrosal nerve, lesser petrosal nerve

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