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

Rabies impacts the central nervous system and can be deadly for both humans and animals without the correct treatment. —Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025

One reason is how humans process touch, which can stimulate the central nervous system. —Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 11 July 2025

It is transmitted by bites from bats to humans, causing a potentially fatal illness that affects the central nervous system, according to NSW Health. —Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 July 2025

Multiple sclerosis is a crippling disease that attacks the central nervous system, the part of our bodies responsible for our mobility, our speech, and our vision. —Lisa Pratta june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 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