Medical Definition of Cranial nerve X
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The vagus nerve enervates the gut (gastrointestinal tract), heart and larynx.
Lesions of the tenth nerve usually result in a horse voice, but may also cause difficulty in swallowing or talking.
Synonym: cranial nerve X.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cranial Nerve X
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