1.
peripheral nerve; peripheral nervous system
The nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body, controlling sensation and movement. Contrasts with the central nervous system.
末梢神経に異常がある。
There's an abnormality in the peripheral nerves.
末梢神経は体中に張り巡らされている。
Peripheral nerves are spread throughout the body.
糖尿病の合併症として、末梢神経障害が起こることがある。
Peripheral nerve disorders can occur as a complication of diabetes.
Compound of 末梢 (tip, extremity) + 神経 (nerve). A medical term contrasted with 中枢神経 (central nervous system).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 末梢神経障害: peripheral neuropathy
- 末梢神経系: peripheral nervous system
- 末梢神経を刺激する: to stimulate the peripheral nerves
RELATED TERMS:
- 中枢神経: central nervous system — brain and spinal cord
- 自律神経: autonomic nervous system — controls involuntary functions
- 神経: nerve — the general term