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central nervous system

 
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–noun
the part of the nervous system comprising the brain and spinal cord.
Also called cerebrospinal nervous system.

Origin:
1890–95
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central nervous system  
n.   Abbr. CNS
The portion of the vertebrate nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Cultural Dictionary

central nervous system

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

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Main Entry: central nervous system
Function: noun
: the part of the nervous system which in vertebrates consists of the brain and spinal cord, to which sensory impulsesare transmitted and from which motor impulses pass out, and which supervises and coordinates the activity of the entire nervous system —compare AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM, PERIPHERALNERVOUS SYSTEM
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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central nervous system n.
Abbr. CNS
The portion of the vertebrate nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord. Also called cerebrospinal axis.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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