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greater petrosal nerve

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greater petrosal nerve
n.
The parasympathetic root of the pterygopalatine ganglion, a branch of the facial nerve running on the temporal bone to the pterygopalatine ganglion.
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The greater petrosal nerve stump is cut away so that a 5-mm segment is excised.
Geniculate neuralgia: long-term results of surgical treatment. ... by Pulec, Jack L. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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