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Definition of Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve: A nerve that supplies sensation to the outer portion of the thigh. Abbreviated LFCN. See also: Meralgia paresthetica.
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