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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ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
The company feels like an extension of your own nervous system.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Just five minutes of movement can help reset your nervous system.
—Mark Divine, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Your nervous system is your oracle; always pay attention to your body’s feedback.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nervous system
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