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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After an explanation of the nervous system, consent and the pelvic floor, her sessions begin with McDaniel burning sage or mugwort while the client is on the table.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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

This advance moves researchers closer to electronics that can directly interface with the nervous system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Platts said while most people associate radiation with cancer risk, it also can impact the central nervous system and blood circulation.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

I now risked dying from oxygen toxicity, as the excessively high amount of oxygen threatened to burn up my nervous system, lungs, and eyes.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir