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Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve

Definition: The recurrent laryngeal nerve is a branch of the vagus nerve that provides motor innervation to the muscles of the larynx and sensory innervation to the lower part of the larynx.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense:

1. A nerve branch that supplies motor innervation to the larynx.
2. A nerve branch that provides sensory innervation to the lower part of the larynx.

Usage:

• The recurrent laryngeal nerve plays a crucial role in controlling the movements of the vocal cords during speech production.
• Injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve can result in vocal cord paralysis and difficulties in swallowing.

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