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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While typical respiratory symptoms may pass rather quickly, other health effects can spring up later, including problems with the gut, kidneys, brain, nervous system, and heart. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Feb. 2025 Raw water can also contain algae that release toxins causing abdominal issues and damage to the brain and nervous system. Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025 Breathing in lead can damage the brain and nervous system, particularly in children. Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025 When exposed, the body may fight off the germ, or the germ may infect the throat, lungs, stomach, intestines, ears, or nervous system. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for nervous system 

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1703, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nervous system was in 1703

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“Nervous system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nervous%20system. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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nervous system

noun
: the bodily system that receives stimuli, decides on their importance, and sends nerve impulses to the organs of action and that in vertebrates is made up of brain and spinal cord, nerves, ganglia, and parts of the receptor organs

Medical Definition

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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