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)
Synonyms: Systems, Nervous, Nervous System, System, Nervous, Nervous Systems
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general; prefer specifics; /innerv is available for organs; use for "nerves" but note NERVE TISSUE and terms for many specific nerves are available
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D009420
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