nervous system

[nur-vuhs sis-tuhm] / ˈnɜr vəs ˌsɪs təm /

NOUN

central nervous system

Synonyms

WEAK

nerve system nerves neurology peripheral nervous system sense organs sensorium sensory apparatus

Example Sentences

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But the enteric nervous system, which governs gut motility through a dense network of neurons that neuroscientists sometimes call the “second brain,” is not built to sustain that kind of chronic, pharmacological override.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

The trauma meant her nervous system was in a "fight or flight" state.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The Ukrainian president is the same as ever—steadfast, with a nervous system that seems fireproof and capable of withstanding anything.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Researchers found that these effects are linked to changes in both the gut and the sympathetic nervous system.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

Damage to the nervous system is not confined to acute poisoning; there may also be delayed effects from exposure.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson