nerve
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each of a group of long thread-like structures in the body that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body, sensing things is a result of this process
A nerve is a bundle of fibers that transmits information between the brain and spinal cord and the rest of the body. Nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system, which includes all the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. They consist of sensory fibers that transmit information about external stimuli, such as touch, pain, and temperature, and motor fibers that control muscle movement and glandular secretion. Nerves are essential for communication between the brain and the body and are responsible for the regulation of many bodily functions. Damage to nerves can cause sensory and motor dysfunction, leading to conditions such as paralysis, pain, and numbness.
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the ability to face difficult or challenging situations with determination and resolve
- It took a lot of nerve for her to stand up and speak in front of the crowd.
- He finally worked up the nerve to ask his boss for a promotion.
- She didn’t think he’d have the nerve to quit his job without a backup plan.
- She admired his nerve in tackling such a dangerous challenge.
- His nerve cracked when he faced the hostile crowd during the debate.