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trigeminal neuralgia

a form of unilateral facial neuralgia involving the trigeminal nerve, characterized by paroxysms of excruciating pain. Also called tic douloureux.

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posterior horn

posterior horn

1. the backmost division of each lateral ventricle in the brain.

2. see dorsal horn.