-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
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
Are they expected to manage their own nervous systems well and help others do the same?
—Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer, McC, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Favre, 55, announced last month that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a movement disorder that affects the nervous system.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
Calm my nervous system down by focusing on my kids.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Mercury content is also something to be wary of, especially for pregnant or breastfeeding women, as high levels of mercury can be harmful to developing nervous systems.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nervous system
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1703, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near nervous system
Cite this Entry
“Nervous system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nervous%20system. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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
More from Merriam-Webster on nervous system
Britannica English: Translation of nervous system for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about nervous system
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share