central nervous system

noun

: the part of the nervous system which in vertebrates consists of the brain and spinal cord, to which sensory impulses are transmitted and from which motor impulses pass out, and which coordinates the activity of the entire nervous system compare peripheral nervous system

Examples of central nervous system in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On that note, lorazepam can also interact with other medications that depress the central nervous system, like opioids, antipsychotics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, certain antihistamines, and more. —Korin Miller, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025

Space–brain: The negative effects of space exposure on the central nervous system NASA. —Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025

Later in life, measles can also cause a fatal disease of the central nervous system called Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. —Chad Kirchner, Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025

The observation of horrendous news in the media--instead of direct personal contact--bombards the central nervous system. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for central nervous system

• cryptosystem
• ecosystem
• intersystem
• multisystem
• photosystem
• subsystem

Kids Definition

central nervous system

noun

: the part of the nervous system that in vertebrates consists of the brain and spinal cord

Medical Definition

central nervous system

noun

: the part of the nervous system which in vertebrates consists of the brain and spinal cord, to which sensory impulses are transmitted and from which motor impulses pass out, and which supervises and coordinates the activity of the entire nervous system compare autonomic nervous system, peripheral nervous system