nervous system
noun
: the bodily system that in vertebrates is made up of the brain and spinal cord, nerves, ganglia, and parts of the receptor organs and that receives and interprets stimuli and transmits impulses to the effector organs see autonomic nervous system, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system
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It is also associated with inflammation and damage in the nervous system, according to a 2024 study.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Exposure to heavy metals has been associated with negative health effects such as nervous system problems, immune system suppression, kidney damage, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in young children.
—Jonathan Stempel, USA Today, 25 May 2025
To do this, organizations should transition from passive repositories to an active, joined knowledge network functioning like a nervous system for the company.
—Philip Brittan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Neurological Symptoms To Report Neurological symptoms signal that there may be an issue with your brain, spinal cord, or nervous system.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 23 May 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Exposure to heavy metals has been associated with negative health effects such as nervous system problems, immune system suppression, kidney damage, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in young children.
—Jonathan Stempel, USA Today, 25 May 2025
To do this, organizations should transition from passive repositories to an active, joined knowledge network functioning like a nervous system for the company.
—Philip Brittan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Neurological Symptoms To Report Neurological symptoms signal that there may be an issue with your brain, spinal cord, or nervous system.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for nervous system
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“Nervous system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nervous%20system. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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