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Phrases 182
- optic nerveEach of the second pair of cranial nerves that carry visual information from the retina to the brain.
- nerve cellsplural of nerve cell: A cell of the nervous system which conducts nerve impulses; a neuron.
- nerve cellA cell of the nervous system which conducts nerve impulses; a neuron.
- nerve endingsplural of nerve ending: The termination of a nerve, at the distal end of an axon
- nerve gasA toxic chemical compound and banned weapon of mass destruction which, when inhaled or ingested, impairs nervous system functions, typically causing extreme physical distress and death by asphyxiation.
- nerve fibersplural of nerve fiber: An axon.
- Nerve Damage
- vagus nerveEither of the tenth pair of cranial nerves which extend from the medulla oblongata down into the abdomen. Branches of these important nerves supply the tongue, larynx, lungs, gut, and heart.
- sciatic nerveA large nerve that starts in the lower back and runs through the buttock and down the lower limb.
- facial nerveThe seventh (VII) of twelve paired cranial nerves that supply motor fibers especially to the muscles of the face and jaw and sensory and parasympathetic fibers to the tongue, palate, and fauces.
- cranial nerveAny of the twelve paired nerves that originate from the brainstem or base of the brain instead of the spinal cord.
- touch a nerveTo make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.
- nerve impulseThe signal transmitted along a nerve fibre, either in response to a stimulus (such as touch, pain or heat), or as an instruction (such as causing a muscle to contract).
- strike a nerveAlternative form of touch a nerve: To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or …
- struck a nervesimple past of strike a nerve
- abducens nerveEach of the sixth pair of cranial nerves that are the motor nerves supplying the lateral rectus in the eye.
- median nerveA nerve in the upper limb in humans and other animals, formed from parts of the medial and lateral cords of the brachial plexus, and compression of which in the carpal tunnel of the wrist causes carpal tunnel syndrome.
- nerve centerA point at which nerves come together for the processing of signals.
- nerve upTo make anxious.
- spinal nerveAny of the 31 paired nerves that originate from the spinal cord.
- nerve endingThe termination of a nerve, at the distal end of an axon
- trigeminal nerveEach of the fifth and largest pair of cranial nerves responsible for sensation and motor function in the face and mouth.
- touched a nervesimple past and past participle of touch a nerve
- accessory nerveEither of a pair of motor nerves that are the 11th cranial nerve of higher vertebrates, arise from the medulla oblongata and the upper part of the spinal cord, controlling the pharynx and the muscles of the upper chest, back and shoulders.
- motor nerveA nerve that carries impulses from the brain and spinal cord to muscles.
Compound words 29
- nervousOf sinews and tendons.
- binervateOf leaves, wings, etc. having only two nerves or ribs.
- nervewayAn axon.
- nervuleA minor, nonsupporting vein in a leaf of a plant; a branch vein of a nervure (supporting vein) or of another nervule.
- renervateTo restore nerve stimulation to.
- outnerveTo show more nerve than.
- denervateTo deprive (an organ) of a nerve supply.
- midnervemidrib
- nervateHaving nerves.
- nerveletA little nerve, or nervule.