peripheral system
[pə-ˈri-fə-rəl ˈsis-təm]
nounpl: peripheral systems
sistema periférico
1. The part of the nervous system consisting of nerves and ganglia outside the brain and spinal cord, including the somatic and autonomic nervous systems
The peripheral system transmits signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.
O sistema periférico transmite sinais entre o sistema nervoso central e o resto do corpo.
2. Any system of equipment, devices, or components that operate outside a main or central unit
The computer's peripheral system includes printers, scanners, and external storage devices.
O sistema periférico do computador inclui impressoras, scanners e dispositivos de armazenamento externo.
In Brazilian medical and scientific education, 'sistema periférico' is a fundamental anatomical term taught in standard neurobiology curricula. The term is used identically in both American and Brazilian medical contexts, reflecting the universality of anatomical nomenclature in modern medicine. In computing contexts, the term has become increasingly common as technology education expands throughout Brazil.
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