peripheral nervous system

Noun

Meaning

the section of the nervous system lying outside the brain and spinal cord

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

systema nervosum periphericum plexus brain nerve neuron neurology sensorium ganglion cranial nerve solar plexus synapse nerve system central nervous system peripheral nerves peripheral nerve

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Antonyms

central nervous system

Hypernyms

system

Examples

Axons and dendrites in the central nervous system are typically only about one micrometer thick, while some in the peripheral nervous system are much thicker. Source: Internet

In the peripheral nervous system, acetylcholine activates muscles, and is a major neurotransmitter in the autonomic nervous system. Source: Internet

Broadly, long-term exposure to toxic heavy metals can have carcinogenic, central and peripheral nervous system and circulatory effects. Source: Internet

A peripheral nervous system branches out from the nerve cord to innervate the various systems. Source: Internet

Disease Diseases of the peripheral nervous system can be specific to one or more nerves, or affect the system as a whole. Source: Internet

In vertebrate species it consists of two main parts, the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

peripheral nerve sheath tumor peripheral nerve tumor peripheral nerves peripheral neuropathy peripheral organ peripheral oxygen saturation