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peripheral nervous system

 

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Noun peripheral nervous system has 1 sense
  1. peripheral nervous system, systema nervosum periphericum - the section of the nervous system lying outside the brain and spinal cord
    --1 is a kind of system
    --1 is a part of nervous system, systema nervosum

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Peripheral Nervous System

Description:

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is the division of the nervous system that connects the central nervous system (CNS) to the rest of the body. It includes all the nerves, ganglia, and sensory receptors located outside the brain and spinal cord.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Anatomy: Referring to the network of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

Example Sentence: Damage to the peripheral nervous system can result in numbness or loss of sensation in the limbs.

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2. Noun - Physiology: Describing the part of the nervous system responsible for controlling voluntary movements and regulating bodily functions, such as digestion and heart rate.

Example Sentence: The peripheral nervous system coordinates muscle contractions for walking and other physical activities.

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3. Adjective - Popular: Pertaining to the external or secondary aspects of a situation or matter.

Example Sentence: She only focused on the peripheral nervous system issues, neglecting the underlying causes of the problem.

4. Adjective - Local: Referring to something situated or existing in a particular area or region.

Example Sentence: This medical center specializes in the treatment of local peripheral nervous system disorders.

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