central nervous system

noun

1. the part of the nervous system comprising the brain and spinal cord.

central nervous system

noun

1. the mass of nerve tissue that controls and coordinates the activities of an animal. In vertebrates it consists of the brain and spinal cord CNS Compare autonomic nervous system

central nervous system

1. The part of the nervous system in vertebrate animals that consists of the brain and spinal cord.
2. Compare peripheral nervous system

central nervous system

1. The brain and spinal cord . ( See nervous system ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of central nervous system¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

They detailed that they found packs of clonazepam, a central nervous system depressant, energy supplements and other over-the-counter drugs.

From Salon

Such attacks on humans are extremely rare and most involve wolves infected with rabies, a viral disease that affects the central nervous system.

From BBC

Grandjean argued that fluoride is toxic to humans' central nervous systems, particularly in small children and fetuses because their brains are experiencing critical stages in their development.

From Salon

For example, gene therapy delivered into the fetal brain could reach the whole central nervous system.

From Salon

Sometimes an event is so startling and produces such a shock to the central nervous system that it ceases our political and culture wars and yields a period of inward reflection.

From Los Angeles Times