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nervous system

[nur-vuhs sis-tuhm] / ˈnɜr vəs ˌsɪs təm /


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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

Instead of immediately trying to regulate my nervous system, I let myself feel worried and sad.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

Cells lining blood vessels in the brain contain a transporter called GLUT1 that normally carries glucose into the central nervous system.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

Both major types of insecticides, the chlorinated hydrocarbons and the organic phosphates, directly affect the nervous system, although in somewhat different ways.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson



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