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- Dictionarynerve/nəːv/
noun
- 1. a whitish fibre or bundle of fibres in the body that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs: "the optic nerve" Similar
- 2. one's steadiness and courage in a demanding situation: "an amazing journey which tested her nerves to the full" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. brace oneself mentally to face a demanding situation: "she nerved herself to enter the room"
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A nerve is a cable-like structure within the body designed to conduct nerve impulses that relay information from one part of the body to another. A typical nerve is made up of a bundle of fibres which are wrapped around layers of tissue and fat, and they stretch throughout the body.
a group of long, thin fibres (= structures like threads) that carry information or instructions between the brain and other parts of the body: the optic nerve. a spinal nerve. nerve damage Some conditions, such as diabetes, can cause nerve damage. nerve fibres. Fewer examples.
A nerve is an enclosed, cable-like bundle of nerve fibers (called axons) in the peripheral nervous system. Nerves have historically been considered the basic units of the peripheral nervous system.
Oct 30, 2023 · Nerves are the functional and structural units of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). They are composed of groups of individual specialized cells called neurons (or nerve cells), which transmit motor and sensory information back and forth between the PNS and central nervous system (CNS).
a group of long, thin fibers (= structures like threads) that carry information or instructions between the brain and other parts of the body: the optic nerve. a spinal nerve. nerve damage Some conditions, such as diabetes, can cause nerve damage. nerve fibers.
nerve. 1 of 2. noun. ˈnərv. Synonyms of nerve. 1. : sinew, tendon. strain every nerve. 2. : any of the filamentous bands of nervous tissue that connect parts of the nervous system with the other organs, conduct nerve impulses, and are made up of axons and dendrites together with protective and supportive structures. 3. a.
nerve, in anatomy, a glistening white cordlike bundle of fibres, surrounded by a sheath, that connects the nervous system with other parts of the body. The nerves conduct impulses toward or away from the central nervous mechanism.
Nerve definition: one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.. See examples of NERVE used in a sentence.
one of the threads in your body that carry messages between your brain and other parts of the body: the optic nerve. nerve cells / endings. nerve noun (BEING BRAVE) the quality of being brave: [ + to do sth ] I haven't got the nerve to tell him I'm leaving. He lost his nerve and couldn't go through with it. nerve noun (RUDENESS)
noun. /nɜːv/ /nɜːrv/ Idioms. [countable] any of the long fibres that carry messages between the brain and parts of the body, enabling you to move, feel pain, etc. the optic nerve. He's off work with a trapped nerve in his neck. Every nerve in her body was tense. The illness kills nerve cells and causes chronic fatigue.
