"lesser occipital nerve" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lesser occipital nerves [plural]
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  1. (neuroanatomy) A nerve arising from the second cervical nerve or from the loop between the second and third cervical nerves and innervating the scalp especially in the lateral area of the head behind the ear. Categories (topical): Neuroanatomy
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