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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But the study reflects rising scientific interest in technologies that may help regulate the nervous system.
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Neuralink is one of many groups working to connect the human nervous system to machines.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
But the study reflects rising scientific interest in technologies that may help regulate the nervous system.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
When your time is always broken up into these little endless tasks, your nervous system shifts into high gear and doesn’t get a chance to recharge.
—Parents, 13 June 2026
Neuralink is one of many groups working to connect the human nervous system to machines.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for nervous system
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