trigeminal

Of or relating to the trigeminal nerves; trifacial.

In anatomy and zoöl, triple, triune, or threefold: specifically noting the trifacial or fifth cranial nerve (which see, under trifacial). Also trigeminous.

Of or pertaining to the trigeminal nerve: as, a trigeminal foramen.

The trigeminal nerve; the trigeminus. See trifacial.

Of, pertaining to, or designating, the fifth pair of cranial nerves, which divide on each side of the head into three main branches distributed to the orbits, jaws, and parts of the mouth; trifacial.

Of or pertaining to the trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve).

the main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication