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peripheral nervous system
noun
Definition of PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
: the part of the nervous system that is outside the central nervous system and comprises the cranial nerves excepting the optic nerve, the spinal nerves, and the autonomic nervous system
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First Known Use of PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
1896
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peripheral nervous system
noun
Medical Definition of PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
: the part of the nervous system that is outside the central nervous system and comprises the cranial nerves excepting the optic nerve, the spinal nerves, and the autonomic nervous system
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