trigeminal

adjective tri·gem·i·nal \trī-ˈje-mə-n^əl\

Definition of TRIGEMINAL

: of or relating to the trigeminal nerve

New Latin trigeminus trigeminal nerve, from Latin, threefold, from tri- + geminus twin

First Known Use: 1830

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