A splanchnic nerve is a type of visceral nerve that carries signals from the bodys internal organs to the brain. These nerves primarily function in the involuntary control of bodily processes such as heart rate, digestion, and blood flow. They are part of the autonomic nervous system which regulates the functions of the internal organs without conscious awareness.
Askance
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To turn aside. [Poet.]O, how are they wrapped in with infamies That from their own misdeedsaskance their eyes! Shak.
Askance meaning & definition 1 of Askance.
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adverb. Regard a person or situation with distrust or disapproval.
[origin unknown]Askance meaning & definition 2 of Askance.
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to look at or think about someone or something with doubt, disapproval, or no trust:
Askance meaning & definition 3 of Askance.
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With an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.
Askance meaning & definition 4 of Askance.
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