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中樞神經

简中枢神经 · 繁中樞神經

Mandarin · pinyin zhōng shū shén jīng

(anatomy) central nervous system

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中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
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神: shén · spirit, god, supernatural being
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枢: shū · door hinge; pivot; center of power
经: jīng · classic works; pass through

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1–1–2–1 · zhong1 shu1 shen2 jing1

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zung1 syu1 san4 ging1

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noun

(anatomy) structures in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord)

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