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sympathetic nervous system
noun
Examples of sympathetic nervous system in a Sentence
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1850, in the meaning defined above
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“Sympathetic nervous system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sympathetic%20nervous%20system. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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sympathetic nervous system
nounMedical Definition
sympathetic nervous system
nouncalled also sympathetic system
compare parasympathetic nervous systemMore from Merriam-Webster on sympathetic nervous system
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about sympathetic nervous system
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