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交感神經

简交感神经 · 繁交感神經

Mandarin · pinyin jiāo gǎn shén jīng

sympathetic nervous system

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交: jiāo · mix; intersect; exchange, communicate; deliver
感: gǎn · feel, perceive, emotion
神: shén · spirit, god, supernatural being
經: Look up this written character
经: jīng · classic works; pass through

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1–3–2–1 · jiao1 gan3 shen2 jing1

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noun

(neurology) sympathetic nerve(s)

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