nerve
nounmasculine/ˈnɛɾvu/medium
ner·vo
Definition
A filamentous structure that transmits nerve impulses.
The sciatic nerve is the largest in the human body.
He damaged a nerve in his hand.
Common collocations
sciatic nerveoptic nervenerve damage
Idiomatic expressions
- get on someone's nerves (irritate someone)
- touch a nerve (address a sensitive issue)
Etymology
Do latim 'nervus'.