Definition of CNS

1. Noun. The portion of the vertebrate nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

Exact synonyms: Central Nervous System, Systema Nervosum Centrale
Generic synonyms: System
Group relationships: Nervous System, Systema Nervosum
Terms within: Glia, Neuroglia, Brain, Encephalon, Corticospinal Tract, Pyramidal Motor System, Pyramidal Tract, Medulla Spinalis, Spinal Cord
Terms within: Substantia Alba, White Matter

Definition of CNS

1. Initialism. (neuroanatomy) central nervous system Central Nervous System ¹

2. Noun. (plural of CN) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of CNS

1. Pertaining to the brain, cranial nerves and spinal cord. It does not include muscles or peripheral nerves. In invertebrates, the central nervous system is composed of the segmental ganglia of the ventral nerve cord together with the fused ganglia or brain at the anterior end. Acronym: CNS (12 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of CNS

CMV polyradiculopathy
CMV retinitis
CMY
CMYK
CN
CNA
CNAA
CNAs
CNC
CND
CNG
CNO cycle
CNO cycles
CNP
CNPZ
CNS (current term)
CNSA
CNS leukaemia
CNS lipoma
CNS prophylaxis
CNT
CNV
CN Tower
CN gas
CO
CO$
CO2
CO2-withdrawal seizure test
CO2 narcosis
COA

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