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Acoustic Nerve.
Acoustic Nerve - as a noun
A composite sensory nerve supplying the hair cells of the vestibular organ and the hair cells of the cochlea
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
auditory nerveeighth cranial nervenervus vestibulocochlearisvestibulocochlear nerveExample Sentences
"Damage to the acoustic nerve can result in hearing loss."
"The acoustic nerve carries auditory signals from the inner ear to the brain."
"A tumor on the acoustic nerve can cause symptoms such as tinnitus and dizziness."
"The acoustic nerve is also known as the vestibulocochlear nerve."
"Certain medications can affect the function of the acoustic nerve."