Meanings
nounenteric nervous system (plural enteric nervous systems)
plural enteric nervous systems
- A subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that directly controls the gastrointestinal system.
Synonyms: efferent nervous system, ENS, second brain
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that directly controls the gastrointestinal system.
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Translations
German enterisches Nervensystem
- enterisches NervensystemTranslations
Polish jelitowy układ nerwowy
- jelitowy układ nerwowyTranslations
Russian энтеральная нервная система
- энтеральная нервная система (enteralʹnaja nervnaja sistema)Translations
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APA
enteric nervous system. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/enteric%20nervous%20system
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“enteric nervous system.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/enteric%20nervous%20system. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “enteric nervous system,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/enteric%20nervous%20system.
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