nervous system
Example Sentences
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“When I think about that, my nervous system relaxes,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Parkinson's is a progressive disorder that affects the brain, nervous system, and muscle control.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Your nervous system isn’t asking for perfection,” the caption read.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Because the retina is part of the central nervous system, the researchers say these findings may have implications beyond vision.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
In Germany, the effects of Marburg virus on the brain were particularly frightening, and resembled the effects of rabies: the virus somehow damaged the central nervous system and could destroy the brain, as does rabies.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
