nervous system
Example Sentences
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The trauma meant her nervous system was in a "fight or flight" state.
From BBC
However, while the treatment he receives is effective at preventing another relapse, he still faces problems from the damage that has already been done to his central nervous system.
From BBC
The practice proposes something more rare than perfectly toned arms: un-jangled nervous systems.
Beyond mammary cancer, the researchers identified similarities to human cancer mutations in tumors affecting the blood, bone, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal system, and central nervous system.
From Science Daily
The Ukrainian president is the same as ever—steadfast, with a nervous system that seems fireproof and capable of withstanding anything.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
