palatine nerve

English

Noun

palatine nerve (plural palatine nerves)

1. (neuroanatomy) Any of several nerves arising from the pterygopalatine ganglion and supplying the roof of the mouth, parts of the nose, and adjoining parts.

   Meronyms: greater palatine nerve, lesser palatine nerve

References

• “palatine nerve”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.