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

But in 2021, just months after the transplant, DeSean was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, a rare autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and causes inflammation in the nerves of the eye and the spinal cord. —Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024

The review focused on cancers of the central nervous system, including the brain, and risks linked to radio frequencies emitted by mobile phones, baby monitors, broadcast antennas, and occupational exposure. —Bruce Gil, Quartz, 3 Sep. 2024

The 41-year-old was hospitalized due to severe central nervous system disease and died within a week. —Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 3 Sep. 2024

Abdominal cramps, diarrhea, renal dysfunction, visual disturbances and central nervous system damage may also occur, according to the agency. —Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

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