Meaning of the word "nervous system" in English

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nervous system

US /ˈnɜːr.vəs ˌsɪs.təm/
UK /ˈnɜːr.vəs ˌsɪs.təm/
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Noun

1.

the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.

Example:
The brain and spinal cord are part of the central nervous system.
Stress can have a significant impact on your nervous system.
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