Hypernym

noun

a structure that is part of the nervous system

Part_meronym

autonomic ganglion 1

noun

any of the ganglia of the autonomic system whose unmyelinated fibers innervate the internal organs

nervous system 1

noun

the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells

sympathetic nervous system 1

noun

originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels

parasympathetic nervous system 1

noun

originates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system: stimulates digestive secretions; slows the heart; constricts the pupils; dilates blood vessels

ANS 1

noundomain: body part

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands

Synonyms

autonomic nervous system 1
the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands

Part_holonym

autonomic ganglion 1

noun

any of the ganglia of the autonomic system whose unmyelinated fibers innervate the internal organs

nervous system 1

noun

the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells

sympathetic nervous system 1

noun

originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels

parasympathetic nervous system 1

noun