- Of, resembling, or situated near a trochlea.
- Of or relating to the trochlear nerve.
- Botany. Shaped like a pulley.
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troch·le·ar (trŏk'lē-ər) ![]() |
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1. pertaining to a trochlea.
2. pertaining to the fourth cranial (trochlear) nerve.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
either of the two cranial nerves on either side that control the superior oblique muscles of the eyes
Synonyms: trochlear nerve, trochlearis, fourth cranial nerve
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