1.
cranial nerve
Any of the twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain (rather than the spinal cord). They control functions such as sight, hearing, smell, facial movement, and swallowing.
脳神経は全部で12対ある。
There are twelve pairs of cranial nerves in total.
脳神経の検査で異常が見つかった。
An abnormality was found in the cranial nerve examination.
三叉神経は第5脳神経で、顔の感覚をつかさどっている。
The trigeminal nerve is the fifth cranial nerve and controls facial sensation.
2.
brain and nerves, neurology
A general term referring to the brain and nervous system as a combined field, often used in medical department names and specializations.
脳神経外科を受診した。
I visited the neurosurgery department.
脳神経内科は脳卒中や認知症を診る。
The neurology department treats strokes and dementia.
頭痛がひどいので、脳神経外科で精密検査を受けることにした。
Since my headaches are severe, I decided to get a detailed examination at the neurosurgery department.
A compound of 脳 (brain) + 神経 (nerve). Has two distinct but related uses: as a specific anatomical term for the 12 cranial nerves, and as a general term for the brain-and-nerve medical field.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 脳神経外科: neurosurgery
- 脳神経内科: neurology (internal medicine)
- 脳神経の検査: cranial nerve examination
- 末梢脳神経: peripheral cranial nerve
THE 12 CRANIAL NERVES:
In medical study, the 12 pairs are numbered with Roman numerals (I-XII). Key ones include:
- 視神経 (II): optic nerve
- 三叉神経 (V): trigeminal nerve
- 顔面神経 (VII): facial nerve
- 迷走神経 (X): vagus nerve