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

Instead of prioritizing one nutrient over another, consistent, diverse nutrition is crucial for supporting neural pathways and nervous system regulation. —Anna Bisogno Papa, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025

That kind of tumor originates in nervous system cells, according to the Cleveland Clinic, and the grade Mixsooke had was aggressive, base officials said. —Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025

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Neurons are the cells that transmit information in the nervous system, allowing organisms to sense, process, and respond to their environment. —Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 28 Feb. 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