sympathetic chain

either of two beadlike chains of ganglia of the sympathetic nervous system, one chain lying on each side of the spinal column.

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November 22nd 2024

respiratory disorder

a general term for any disorder involving one or more components of the respiratory system, such as the diaphragm, lungs, trachea, larynx, or nasal cavities. See also asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.