Definition of "splanchnic" []

• Of or relating to the viscera; visceral: a splanchnic nerve. (adjective)

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• "Although the human heart and kidneys are both close to the size expected for a 65-kg primate, the mass of the splanchnic organs the abdominal organs is approximately 900 g less that expected."
• "For example, breathing in quick abdominal breaths—the Breath of Fire—stimulates the splanchnic nerves in the abdominal cavity, and potentiates release of stimulating epinephrine and norepinephrine."
• "• Stimulation of the splanchnic nerves, causing increased output of epinephrine and norepinephrine"