central nervous system

Meaning

The main control center of the body, consisting of the brain and the spinal cord, which processes information and coordinates bodily responses.

Examples

• The central nervous system acts as the primary command center for all voluntary and involuntary actions.
• Damage to the central nervous system can result in a loss of motor function or sensory perception.

Pronunciation: ˈsɛntrəl ˈnɜːrvəs ˈsɪstəm

Synonyms of central nervous system

Words with a similar meaning to central nervous system:

• brain and spine
• CNS