abducens

noun

Meaning

The sixth cranial nerve that controls the lateral rectus muscle responsible for outward eye movement.

Examples

Damage to the abducens nerve often results in double vision when looking toward the affected side.
The clinician tested the patient's eye movement to ensure the abducens nerve was functioning properly.

Synonyms: sixth cranial nerve, CN VI

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abducens

noun

Pronunciation: /æbˈdjuːsɛnz/

Definition

The sixth cranial nerve that controls the lateral rectus muscle responsible for outward eye movement.

Examples

Damage to the abducens nerve often results in double vision when looking toward the affected side.
The clinician tested the patient's eye movement to ensure the abducens nerve was functioning properly.
Paralysis of the abducens nerve prevents the eye from rotating outward away from the nose.

Synonyms of abducens

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