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<anatomy> The vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for the sense of hearing and balance (body position sense).
Lesions of the eighth nerve can result in deafness, tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo and vomiting.
Synonyms: cranial nerve VIII.
(27 Sep 1997)
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