Human Gene Set: HP_ABNORMALITY_OF_THE_VESTIBULOCOCHLEAR_NERVE
Standard name
HP_ABNORMALITY_OF_THE_VESTIBULOCOCHLEAR_NERVE
Systematic name
M37385
Brief description
Abnormality of the vestibulocochlear nerve
Full description or abstract
Any structural anomaly of the vestibulocochlear nerve. The vestibulocochlear nerve consists of the vestibular and cochlear nerves, also known as cranial nerve eight (CN VIII). Each nerve has distinct nuclei within the brainstem. The vestibular nerve is primarily responsible for maintaining body balance and eye movements, while the cochlear nerve is responsible for hearing. [https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-9199, PMID:30726044]
