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
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But this fearless, riveting collection of six Spanish-language short films underlines something else: the precision needed to do comedy well — to have kinesthetic mastery over your audience’s nervous systems — is the exact same as that needed to do suspense and horror.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 16 July 2024
By the time Viola worked with Tudor, the pianist had turned to composition by employing electronic sounds meant to mimic the working of our nervous system.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
It should be noted that according to the World Heath Organization, all lead exposure is considered unsafe and can cause side effects and can cause permanent damage to the brain, nervous system, and kidneys.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 10 July 2024
Each session will focus on different regions of the body, highlighting structures such as the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, vascular network and internal organs.
—Dasia Williams, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2024
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 16 July 2024
By the time Viola worked with Tudor, the pianist had turned to composition by employing electronic sounds meant to mimic the working of our nervous system.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
It should be noted that according to the World Heath Organization, all lead exposure is considered unsafe and can cause side effects and can cause permanent damage to the brain, nervous system, and kidneys.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 10 July 2024
Each session will focus on different regions of the body, highlighting structures such as the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, vascular network and internal organs.
—Dasia Williams, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2024
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“Nervous system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nervous%20system. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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