nervous system (**너**버스 **시**스템) — 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/
Korean meaning: 신경계 (뇌, 척수, 신경으로 이루어진 신체의 정보 전달 체계)
Korean pronunciation: **너**버스 **시**스템
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 두 단어의 결합으로, 'nervous'는 '신경의'라는 뜻이고 'system'은 '체계'를 의미합니다. 마치 몸속에 설치된 정교한 전자 시스템처럼 신경들이 연결되어 있다는 의미에서 붙여진 이름입니다.
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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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