splanchnic nerve

noun

1. Anatomy. any of several nerves to the viscera and blood vessels of the chest and pelvic areas.

Word History and Origins

Origin of splanchnic nerve¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Through the crura pass the splanchnic nerves, and in addition to these the left crus is pierced by the vena azygos minor.

From Project Gutenberg

The pneumogastric nerve, for example, if stimulated, arrests the movements of the heart: the splanchnic nerve arrests those of the intestines, if already begun.

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The test was sometimes positive after electric stimulation of the splanchnic nerves.

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