central nervous system

central nervous system

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


Origin:
1890–95
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central nervous system
 
n
Compare autonomic nervous system CNS the mass of nerve tissue that controls and coordinates the activities of an animal. In vertebrates it consists of the brain and spinal cord

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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.

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


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

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