| Term Name: | vidian nerve |
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| Synonyms: | nerve of the pterygoid canal, vidian nerve |
| Definition: | A nerve that is formed by the junction of the great petrosal nerve and the deep petrosal nerve and continues on to innervate the palate, nose and lacrimal gland. |
| Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0018412] |