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trigeminus

Syllabification: (tri·gem·i·nus)
Pronunciation: /trīˈjemənəs/

Definition of trigeminus

noun (plural trigemini /-ˌnī/)

Anatomy
  • the trigeminal nerve.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin, literally 'three born at the same birth', extended to mean 'threefold'

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