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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or denoting the trigeminal nerve, which is the fifth cranial nerve and is responsible for the sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Example Sentence 1: The patient's trigeminal neuralgia caused acute pain in the right side of her face.

Example Sentence 2: The trigeminal nerve is a fundamental component in the facial sensation network.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition 1: A drug or treatment designed to relieve pain associated with the trigeminal nerve.

Example Sentence 1: The doctor prescribed a trigeminal medication to alleviate the patient's chronic facial pain.

Example Sentence 2: The new surgical procedure aims to provide long-term relief for trigeminal sufferers.

Definition 2: One of the three main branches of the trigeminal nerve.

Example Sentence 1: The ophthalmic trigeminal branch controls the sensation in the forehead, scalp, and eyelids.

Example Sentence 2: The mandibular trigeminal branch enables the individual to chew, bite, and control jaw movements.

Part of Speech: Popular and Local

Definition: Pertaining to terms, words, or phrases that are commonly used by locals in a specific region or popular among a particular group of people.

Example Sentence 1: The local slang words were difficult to understand for tourists visiting the region.

Example Sentence 2: The popular song includes lyrics in various languages to appeal to a global audience.

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