Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nerve
noun
/nɜrv/
Definition
A nerve is a bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation, movement, and pain between the brain and other parts of the body.
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient’s nerve responses.
- After the injury, she felt a tingling sensation in the nerve near her wrist.
- He showed a lot of nerve by speaking out against the unfair treatment.
Meaning
Nerves are essential components of the nervous system, allowing communication between the brain and the body.
Synonyms
- fiber
- nerve fiber
- axon
- bundle
