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splanchnic nerve

 

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Noun splanchnic nerve has 1 sense
  1. splanchnic nerve - any of several nerves of the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system that innervate viscera and blood vessels
    --1 is a kind of
    nerve, nervus
    --1 is a part of sympathetic nervous system

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Splanchnic Nerve

Description:

The splanchnic nerve is a collection of nerves that originate from the spinal cord and innervate the organs in the abdominal region. It plays a crucial role in carrying sensory and motor signals to and from the viscera, aiding in the regulation of various physiological processes.

Senses and Usages:

1. Anatomy:

The splanchnic nerve refers to any of the paired nerves that arise from the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord and supply the visceral organs.

Sample Sentence: The splanchnic nerve relays sensory information from internal organs to the central nervous system.

2. Physiology:

The splanchnic nerve is involved in regulating visceral functions, such as digestion, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Sample Sentence: By stimulating the splanchnic nerve, the body can activate the "fight or flight" response.

3. Medical:

The splanchnic nerve may be targeted for therapeutic interventions, such as nerve blocks, to alleviate chronic abdominal pain.

Sample Sentence: The patient underwent a splanchnic nerve block to alleviate their severe abdominal pain.

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