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Nervous System
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Definition
: The entire nerve apparatus, composed of a central part, the brain and spinal cord, and a peripheral part, the cranial and spinal nerves, autonomic ganglia, and plexuses. (Stedman, 26th ed)
GEN only; /innerv is available for organs: Manual 19.8.39, 21.7+; for "nerves" but not for a specific nerve nor NERVE TISSUE; NERVOUS SYSTEM /anat as a SPEC consider also terms at NERVE and NEUR-
See Also
Neurologic Manifestations
Examples
Central Nervous System
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Ganglia
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Nerve Net
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Nerve Tissue
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Neural Pathways
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Neuroglia
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Neurons
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Neurosecretory Systems
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Peripheral Nervous System
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Synapses
Other names
Systems, Nervous; System, Nervous; Nervous Systems
