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The network of brain, spinal cord, and nerves that processes and carries signals through the body.
Natural examples
Das Nervensystem meldet dem Gehirn den Schmerz.
The nervous system signals pain to the brain.
Stress kann das Nervensystem stark beanspruchen.
Stress can place heavy demands on the nervous system.
Die Zeichnung zeigt das Nervensystem eines Fisches.
The drawing shows a fish's nervous system.
Usage note
Nervensystem is neuter: das Nervensystem. The plural Nervensysteme is used when comparing different organisms or systems.
Mini-lesson: Nervensystem
The network of brain, spinal cord, and nerves that processes and carries signals through the body. Nervensystem is neuter: das Nervensystem. The plural Nervensysteme is used when comparing different organisms or systems.
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