peripheral nerves
[pəˈrɪfərəl nɜrvz]
nounpl: peripheral nerves
nervos periféricos
1. The nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord to connect with the rest of the body, including sensory and motor nerves outside the central nervous system
Peripheral nerves transmit signals between the central nervous system and the limbs.
Os nervos periféricos transmitem sinais entre o sistema nervoso central e os membros.
2. Nerves responsible for sensation, movement, and autonomic functions in the extremities and organs
Damage to peripheral nerves can result in loss of sensation or motor control.
Danos aos nervos periféricos podem resultar em perda de sensação ou controle motor.
The term 'peripheral nerves' is universally used in medical and scientific contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil/Portugal. It is part of standard anatomical and medical terminology taught in healthcare education across both continents. No colloquial variations exist, as this is primarily technical/medical vocabulary.
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