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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Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
In a candlelit room, the resonance created by several crystal singing bowls realigned and rebalanced the nervous systems that had been disrupted since their deaths.
—Leslie Hsu Oh, Vogue, 1 May 2025
If peace feels boring and anxiety feels like connection, your nervous system may still be wired for instability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
By nourishing the nervous system, ashwagandha supports both physical rest and mental calm.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 29 Apr. 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 9 May. 2025.
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