central nervous system
noun
: the part of the nervous system which in vertebrates consists of the brain and spinal cord, to which sensory impulses are transmitted and from which motor impulses pass out, and which coordinates the activity of the entire nervous system compare peripheral nervous system
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The victims reported a variety of severe symptoms, including seizures, central nervous system depression, agitation, abnormal heart rates, hyper/hypotension, nausea and vomiting, the agency said Friday.
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 9 June 2024
Applegate announced in 2021 she had been diagnosed with MS, an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and can result in progressive physical and cognitive decline.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
The disease affects the central nervous system, attacking the substance that protects nerve fibers (myelin), damaging nerves and disrupting communication between the brain and the body.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2024
In the human body, the central nervous system plays a major role in regulating heart rate, digestive processes, release of hormones and sleep/wake cycles.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 9 June 2024
Applegate announced in 2021 she had been diagnosed with MS, an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and can result in progressive physical and cognitive decline.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
The disease affects the central nervous system, attacking the substance that protects nerve fibers (myelin), damaging nerves and disrupting communication between the brain and the body.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2024
In the human body, the central nervous system plays a major role in regulating heart rate, digestive processes, release of hormones and sleep/wake cycles.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Central nervous system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/central%20nervous%20system. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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