splanchnic nerve

Noun
  1. Any of several nerves of the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system that innervate viscera and blood vessels (synset 105513130)
    is a type of: nerve, nervus - any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
    is a part of: sympathetic nervous system - originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels

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