central nervous system

noun

: the part of the nervous system which in vertebrates consists of the brain and spinal cord, to which sensory impulses are transmitted and from which motor impulses pass out, and which coordinates the activity of the entire nervous system compare peripheral nervous system

Examples of central nervous system in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most chemical drugs intended to treat central nervous system disorders struggle to penetrate the BBB due to their chemical properties. —Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025

Brin has been expanding the scope of his giving to bipolar disorder, autism and other central nervous system conditions. —Forbes Wealth Team, Forbes, 3 Feb. 2025

Meanwhile, Johnson & Johnson’s acquisition of Intra-Cellular for $14 billion for its central nervous system franchise meant to treat the same illnesses is not that effective (ouch!). —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2025

On that note, lorazepam can also interact with other medications that depress the central nervous system, like opioids, antipsychotics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, certain antihistamines, and more. —Korin Miller, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for central nervous system

• cryptosystem
• ecosystem
• intersystem
• multisystem
• photosystem
• subsystem

Kids Definition

central nervous system

noun

: the part of the nervous system that in vertebrates consists of the brain and spinal cord

Medical Definition

central nervous system

noun

: the part of the nervous system which in vertebrates consists of the brain and spinal cord, to which sensory impulses are transmitted and from which motor impulses pass out, and which supervises and coordinates the activity of the entire nervous system compare autonomic nervous system, peripheral nervous system