(neuroanatomy) A nerve that arises in the spiral ganglion of the cochlea and carries auditory sensory information from the organ of Corti directly to the brain.

plural of nerve centre

(neuroanatomy) Each of the eighth pair of cranial nerves, transmitting sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the organs of hearing and balance in the inner ear to the brain.

(neuroanatomy) Either of the 12th and final pair of cranial nerves which are motor nerves arising from the medulla oblongata and supplying muscles of the tongue in higher vertebrates.

(archaic, neuroanatomy) The trochlear nerve.

plural of pathetic nerve

Misspelling of nerve-racking.

(idiomatic) something very suspenseful

(anatomy) Any of a group of nerves, in the penis and clitoris, that facilitate erection.

plural of nerve-rack