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nerve
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈnɛɾvu/ner·vo
Definition
1A filamentous structure that transmits nerve impulses.
Usage examples
“The sciatic nerve is the largest in the human body.”
“He damaged a nerve in his hand.”
Common combinations
sciatic nerveoptic nervenerve damage
Idiomatic expressions
- get on someone's nerves (irritate someone)
- touch a nerve (address a sensitive issue)