splanchnic

/ˈsplæŋ.knɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the viscera, or the internal organs of the body

“The splanchnic nerves play a crucial role in regulating digestion and other bodily functions.”

2. noun

in anatomy, the splanchnic nerves or plexuses, which innervate the viscera

“The splanchnic plexus is a network of nerve fibers that supplies the abdominal organs.”

Synonyms

  • enteric
  • visceral

Antonyms

  • somatic