(neuroanatomy) A branch of the mandibular nerve that is distributed to the lateral pterygoid muscle.

(neuroanatomy) Any of two or three nerves that are given off by the nasociliary nerve as it crosses the optic nerve, pass through the posterior part of the sclera, and run forward between the sclera and the choroid to be distributed to the iris and cornea.

(neuroanatomy) Any of 6 to 10 delicate nerve filaments of parasympathetic, sympathetic, and general sensory function that arise in the ciliary ganglion and innervate the smooth muscles and tunics of the eye.

(neuroanatomy) A nerve formed by the union of the greater petrosal and the deep petrosal nerves that passes forward through the pterygoid canal in the sphenoid bone and joins the pterygopalatine ganglion.

(neuroanatomy) Synonym of vagus nerve.

(neuroanatomy) Synonym of vestibulocochlear nerve.

plural of ventral nerve cord

(anatomy, invertebrates) A major structure of the invertebrate central nervous system; the functional equivalent of the vertebrate spinal cord.

Alternative form of get on someone's nerves

(transitive, rare) To innerve.