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

When a roach walks through an area treated with boric acid, the dust clings to its body, later attacking its nervous system when ingested. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 June 2025

These are classic symptoms of a nervous system stuck in a protective pattern. —Wilson Luna, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Over time, that sense of disconnection sends signals to the body that something is wrong, keeping your nervous system in a chronic state of stress. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 June 2025

Apollo Neuro uses vibrations to ease your nervous system into different states. —Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 June 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