GENICULUM
\d͡ʒɛnˈɪkjʊləm], \dʒɛnˈɪkjʊləm], \dʒ_ɛ_n_ˈɪ_k_j_ʊ_l_ə_m]\
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The part of the facial nerve in the temporal bone where it turns abruptly towards the stylo-mastoid foramen.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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[Latin] Sharp bend in a nerve; part of the facial nerve in temporal bone where it turns abruptly towards stylo-mastoid foramen.
By J.H. Kenneth
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A degree of consanguinity. Spelman.
By Henry Campbell Black
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