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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Once inside, the bacteria can produce a potent toxin that attacks the nervous system.
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Few wellness concepts have spread as quickly in recent years as nervous system regulation.
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Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder of the nervous system that worsens over time, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Few wellness concepts have spread as quickly in recent years as nervous system regulation.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
These notes are linked to a slower nervous system response and lower stress levels.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
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