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nerveBundle of nerve cells enclosed in a sheath of connective tissue and transmitting impulses to and from the brain and spinal cord. A single nerve may contain both motor and sensory nerve cells, but they function independently. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The nerve-force in the brain may flow just as naturally down one nerve as down another. Well, gracious sakes, she has a nerve," he muttered as he went along the street and passed a row of vacant lots where corn grew. I look on that disastrous episode (over which you were so kind) as the killing of a nerve in Helen. |
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