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Ophthalmic
Meaning: Describing the first division of the trigeminal nerve, supplying sensation to the forehead, scalp, upper eyelid and cornea.
In practice: Shingles affecting the ophthalmic division risks serious eye involvement and needs urgent review.
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Which word means: The mildest nerve injury, with temporary conduction block but an intact axon.
Answer: Neurapraxia
Which word means: Increased sensitivity to touch or other sensations, so that normal stimuli feel abnormally intense.
Answer: Hyperaesthesia
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