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

Let the Virgo Moon guide you back to rituals that restore your nervous system and ground your ideas. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 2025

To lower blood pressure quickly in the short term, deep breathing and relaxation techniques, like meditation, can help calm the nervous system and reduce blood pressure slightly. —Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 7 Nov. 2025

Boosts Your Brain, Mood, and Energy Vitamin B12 helps your nervous system function properly, which supports brain health, mood, and energy levels. —Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025

Curate slow and meditative starts to the day during this season that support a regulated nervous system instead. —Essence, 4 Nov. 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