See Also: truncus linguofacialis(medicine)
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truncus vagalis(medicine)
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Calcium oxide (medicine) and truncus linguofacialis (medicine)


Calcium oxide (medicine)


calcium oxide
<chemical> A chemical compound with the formula CaO which is a whitish, odourless solid that does not dissolve well in water. It will, however, react with water (H20) to form calcium hydroxide (CaOH, a base). It has a melting point of 2614 degrees Celsius and a boiling point of 2850 degrees Celsius. It can be made by heating calcium carbonate (CaCO3, limestone) until carbon dioxide (CO2) is released. It has a great many industrial uses.


truncus linguofacialis (medicine)


truncus linguofacialis -->
linguofacial trunk


The common trunk by which the lingual and facial arteries frequently arise from the external carotid artery.

Synonym: truncus linguofacialis.