Meaning of AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
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| | Definition: | | [n] the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands |
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| | Synonyms: | | ANS |
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| | See Also: | | autonomic ganglion, nervous system, neural structure, parasympathetic, parasympathetic nervous system, sympathetic nervous system, systema nervosum | |
| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary body functions. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily actions, such as breathing, heartbeat, food digestion, and blinking. |
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