- oculomotor paralysis
- paralysis of the oculomotor nerve, seen in disorders such as Benedikt syndrome, Claude syndrome, Nothnagel syndrome, and Weber syndrome. Called also oculomotor or third nerve palsy.
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oculomotor paralysis
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