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autonomic nervous system
noun
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1898, in the meaning defined above
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“Autonomic nervous system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autonomic%20nervous%20system. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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autonomic nervous system
nounMedical Definition
autonomic nervous system
nouncalled also vegetative nervous system
compare central nervous system, peripheral nervous systemMore from Merriam-Webster on autonomic nervous system
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about autonomic nervous system
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