nervus abducens

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Definition Noun : * Abducens nerve : The sixth cranial nerve. It is a small motor nerve that controls the lateral rectus muscle of the eye, responsible for moving the eyeball outward (abduction). Usage The term "nervus abducens" is used in formal, technical contexts such as anatomy, medicine, and neurology to refer specifically to this cranial nerve. Example: "The patient's double vision was ca...