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nervous system

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


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The minimum threshold used to define deficiency may not capture early functional changes in the nervous system.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

They help the nervous system detect sensations including temperature, pressure, and tissue stress.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Music has a direct impact on the nervous system.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The 44-year-old Los Angeles resident says the peptides have helped with myriad symptoms she has long struggled with due to a disorder of her autonomic nervous system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Their target is the nervous system, whether the victim is an insect or a warm-blooded animal.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson



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