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the system of nerves and nerve centers in an animal or human, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and ganglia; particular part of this system

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Usage examples (26)
  • Adding additional vaccines to an already immune dog leads to all kind of problems, including immune- and nervous-system disorders.
  • The nervous-system side effects reported for Halcion "appear to have a singular intensity," he wrote in an unpublished manuscript in early 1984.
  • Over time, a high intake of retinol can cause nervous-system and liver damage and increase the risk of birth defects, hip fractures, and premature death.
  • The most popular applications and uses of herbal bath additives are for rheumatic and arthritic diseases, for nervous-system disturbances, and for skin problems.
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