nervous system — The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɜːrvəs ˈsɪstəm/
Example Sentences
- His nervous system went haywire when he saw his exam results - brain cells were practically doing the cha-cha!
- Alcohol can severely impair the nervous system's ability to function properly.
- The yoga instructor claimed that meditation could 'reboot' your nervous system like a computer.
nervous system
NOUN[/ˈnɜːrvəs ˈsɪstəm/]
The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body
The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body
Even a nervous mind finds its purpose!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This compound term combines two Latin-derived words: 'nervous' derives from Latin nervus (nerve, sinew), and 'system' from Latin systema (organized whole, framework). The term emerged in anatomical and physiological contexts to describe the interconnected network of nerves throughout the body, conceived as an integrated biological system analogous to a coordinated mechanical apparatus.
Breakdown
nervous (from Latin nervus, meaning nerve or sinew) + system (from Latin systema, meaning organized arrangement or framework). Together they denote a coordinated network of nerve fibers and neural tissues functioning as an integrated whole.
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📝Examples
“His nervous system went haywire when he saw his exam results - brain cells were practically doing the cha-cha!”
“Alcohol can severely impair the nervous system's ability to function properly.”
“The yoga instructor claimed that meditation could 'reboot' your nervous system like a computer.”
“Scientists are studying how exercise affects the development of the nervous system.”
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