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   nerve

   /nəːv/

   noun

   • 1. a whitish fibre or bundle of fibres in the body that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs: "the optic nerve" Similar nerve fibretechnical:axon
   • 2. one's steadiness and courage in a demanding situation: "an amazing journey which tested her nerves to the full" Similar self-confidenceconfidenceassuranceself-assurancecoolnesscool-headednessself-possessioncouragebraverypluckpluckinessboldnesscourageousnessbravenessintrepidityintrepidnessfearlessnessvalourdaringdauntlessnessdoughtinessgamenessdeterminationstrength of characterfirmness of purposewill powerspiritbackbonefortitudemettleheartendurancetenacityresolutionresolutenessstout-heartednesssteadfastnessstaunchnesshardihoodinformal:gritgutsspunkgumptiongutsinessbottleballsinessmoxiecojonessandvulgar slang:ballsOpposite timidityfaint-heartedness
   • ▪ impudence or audacity: informal "he had the nerve to insult my cooking" Similar audacitycheekbarefaced cheekeffronterygalltemeritypresumptionpresumptuousnessboldnessbrazennessimpudenceimpertinenceinsolencepertnessforwardnessfrontarrogancecockinessinformal:faceneckbrass neckbrasssaucechutzpahinformal, dated:hidecrustrare:procacityassumptionOpposite shynessbashfulnesspoliteness
   • 3. feelings of nervousness: "his first-night nerves soon disappeared" Similar anxietytensionnervousnessnervous tensionstraintensenessstressworrycold feetapprehensivenessapprehensionjumpinessfrightinformal:butterflies (in one's stomach)collywobblesthe jittersthe williesthe heebie-jeebiesthe shakesthe jumpsjim-jamsthe yipsthe (screaming) abdabs/habdabsrhyming slang:Joe BlakesOpposite calmnessnonchalance
   • 4. a prominent unbranched rib in a leaf, especially in the midrib of the leaf of a moss.

   verb

   • 1. brace oneself mentally to face a demanding situation: "she nerved herself to enter the room"

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘tendon, sinew’): from Latin nervus; related to Greek neuron ‘nerve’ (see neuron).

   Derivatives

   • 1. nerved adjective

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   What does a nerve do?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. nerve, in anatomy, a glistening white cordlike bundle of fibres, surrounded by a sheath, that connects the nervous system with other parts of the body. The nerves conduct impulses toward or away from the central nervous mechanism.

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   What does nerve mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! NERVE definition: 1. a group of long, thin fibres (= structures like threads) that carry information or instructions…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean if a person has nerves?

   • If you refer to someone's nerves, you mean their ability to cope with problems such as stress, worry, and danger. Jill's nerves are stretched to breaking point. I can be very patient, and then I can burst if my nerves are worn out. You can refer to someone's feelings of anxiety or tension as nerves. I just played badly. It wasn't nerves.

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   What is a nerve axon?

   • A nerve is an enclosed, cable-like bundle of nerve fibers (called axons) in the peripheral nervous system. Nerves have historically been considered the basic units of the peripheral nervous system.

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   What is a nerve cell called?

   • Finally, the entire nerve is wrapped in a layer of connective tissue called the epineurium. Nerve cells (often called neurons) are further classified as sensory, motor, or mixed nerves. In the central nervous system, the analogous structures are known as nerve tracts.

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   What is the difference between a nerve and a spinal nerve?

   • Nerves are long thin fibres that transmit messages between your brain and other parts of your body. ...spinal nerves. ...in cases where the nerve fibres are severed. If you refer to someone's nerves, you mean their ability to cope with problems such as stress, worry, and danger. Jill's nerves are stretched to breaking point.

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   Learn the meaning of nerve as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and idioms. Find out how nerve relates to the body, the brain, the courage, the worry, and the rudeness.

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   1. : sinew, tendon. strain every nerve. 2. : any of the filamentous bands of nervous tissue that connect parts of the nervous system with the other organs, conduct nerve impulses, and are made up of axons and dendrites together with protective and supportive structures. 3. a. : power of endurance or control : fortitude, strength. b.

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   Nerve is the courage that you need in order to do something difficult or dangerous. The brandy made him choke, but it restored his nerve. He never got up enough nerve to meet me.

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   A nerve is a bundle of nerve fibers that transmit signals to and from different parts of the body. Learn about the anatomy, classification, development and regeneration of nerves in the nervous system.

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   1. Nerves are long thin fibers that transmit messages between your brain and other parts of your body. [...] 2. If you refer to someone's nerves, you mean their ability to cope with problems such as stress, worry, and danger. [...] 3. You can refer to someone's feelings of anxiety or tension as nerves. [...] More. Conjugations of 'nerve'

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   A nerve is a bundle of fibres that connects the nervous system with other parts of the body. Learn about the different types of nerves, their functions, and how they are organized in the human body.

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    A nerve is a group of fibers that send sensation or physical feeling to the brain. Back pain can sometimes be caused by a damaged or pinched nerve. Your body depends on your nerves for sensing pain, heat, and cold — not to mention making it possible for you to move your muscles.