Definition of Trochlear

1. Noun. Either of the two cranial nerves on either side that control the superior oblique muscles of the eyes.


Definition of Trochlear

1. n. Shaped like, or resembling, a pulley; pertaining to, or connected with, a trochlea; as, a trochlear articular surface; the trochlear muscle of the eye.

Definition of Trochlear

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Medical Definition of Trochlear

1. Shaped like, or resembling, a pulley; pertaining to, or connected with, a trochlea; as, a trochlear articular surface; the trochlear muscle of the eye. Trochlear nerve. See Pathetic nerve, under Pathetic. Origin: L. Trochlea block or pulley. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trochlear

trochilos
trochils
trochilus
trochilus
troching
trochiscus
trochisk
trochisks
trochite
trochite
trochites
trochlea
trochlea
trochleae
trochlear (current term)
trochlear (current term)
trochleariform
trochlearis
trochlearis
trochlears
trochleary
trochlear fossa
trochlear fovea
trochlear nerve
trochlear nerve
trochlear notch
trochlear nucleus
trochlear pit
trochlear process
trochlear spine

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