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

Examples of nervous system in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Clone also has its own nervous system, which will ultimately consist of four depth cameras in the skull for vision, 70 inertial sensors for awareness of joint positions, and 320 pressure sensors for muscle-level force feedback. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025

Confusion Several electrolytes, including magnesium, phosphate, and sodium, are essential for nervous system functioning. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025

If implemented, the directive will create a dangerous cybersecurity vulnerability in the nervous system of our global economy. —Joseph Menn The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Feb. 2025

The vaccine-preventable gastrointestinal disease attacks the nervous system and can cause death or lifelong paralysis in severe cases. —Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nervous system

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

Kids Definition

nervous system

noun

: the bodily system that receives stimuli, decides on their importance, and sends nerve impulses to the organs of action and that in vertebrates is made up of brain and spinal cord, nerves, ganglia, and parts of the receptor organs

Medical Definition

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