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中樞神經系統

简中枢神经系统 · 繁中樞神經系統

Mandarin · pinyin zhōng shū shén jīng xì tǒng

central nervous system, CNS

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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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系: xì · system; line, link, connection
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枢: shū · door hinge; pivot; center of power
经: jīng · classic works; pass through
统: tǒng · govern, command, control; unite

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1–1–2–1–4–3 · zhong1 shu1 shen2 jing1 xi4 tong3

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zung1 syu1 san4 ging1 hai6 tung2

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noun

(neurology) central nervous system

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