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nervous system (s), nervous systems (pl) (nouns)
The organs in the body that utilize nerves, the brain, and the spinal cord; all of which coordinate the reception of stimuli and transmit messages throughout the body.
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autonomic nervous system (s) (noun), autonomic nervous systems (pl)
Part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions: The autonomic nervous system governs or regulates the heart rate and the activity of the intestines.
This entry is located in the following unit: Anatomy and Related Anatomical Terms (page 3)