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In my view, while the single neuron is the basic anatomical and information processing-signaling unit of the brain, it is not capable of generating behaviors and, ultimately, thinking. Instead, the true functional unit of the central nervous system is a population of neurons, or neural ensembles or cell assemblies.
Miguel Nicolelis

Meaning of "central nervous system" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

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Central nervous system is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

central nervous system

Central nervous system

The central nervous system is the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system, is composed of nerves leading to and from the CNS, often through junctions known as ganglia. The central nervous system is so named because it integrates information it receives from, and coordinates and influences the activity of, all parts of the bodies of bilaterally symmetric animals—that is, all multicellular animals except sponges and radially symmetric animals such as jellyfish, and it contains the majority of the nervous system. Arguably many consider the retina and the optic nerve, as well as the olfactory nerves and olfactory epithelium as parts of the CNS, synapsing directly on brain tissue without intermediate ganglia. Following this classification the olfactory epithelium is the only central nervous tissue in direct contact with the environment, which opens up for therapeutic treatments. The CNS is contained within the dorsal cavity, with the brain in the cranial cavity and the spinal cord in the spinal cavity.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

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Synonyms and antonyms of central nervous system in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «central nervous system» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Find out the translation of central nervous system to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of central nervous system from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «central nervous system» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

中枢神经系统
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sistema nervioso central
570 millions of speakers

English

central nervous system
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

केंद्रीय तंत्रिका तंत्र
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجهاز العصبي المركزي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

центральной нервной системы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sistema nervoso central
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কেন্দ্রীয় স্নায়ুতন্ত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

système nerveux central
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sistem saraf pusat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zentralnervensystem
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

中枢神経系
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

중추 신경계
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sistem saraf pusat
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

hệ thống thần kinh trung ương
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மத்திய நரம்பு அமைப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

केंद्रीय मज्जासंस्था
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Merkezi sinir sistemi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sistema nervoso centrale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ośrodkowy układ nerwowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

центральної нервової системи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sistemului nervos central
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

του κεντρικού νευρικού συστήματος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sentrale senuweestelsel
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

centrala nervsystemet
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

sentralnervesystemet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of central nervous system

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM»

The term «central nervous system» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.716 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about central nervous system

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4 QUOTES WITH «CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word central nervous system.
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George Crumb
Perhaps of all the most basic elements of music, rhythm most directly affects our central nervous system.
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Ingrid Newkirk
When it comes to having a central nervous system, and the ability to feel pain, hunger, and thirst, a rat is a pig is a dog is a boy.
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Miguel Nicolelis
It's not telepathy. It's not the Borg. But we created a new central nervous system made of two brains.
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Miguel Nicolelis
In my view, while the single neuron is the basic anatomical and information processing-signaling unit of the brain, it is not capable of generating behaviors and, ultimately, thinking. Instead, the true functional unit of the central nervous system is a population of neurons, or neural ensembles or cell assemblies.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM»

Discover the use of central nervous system in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to central nervous system and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Central Nervous System of Vertebrates: With Posters
This book presents a comprehensive account of the structural organisation of all vertebrate groups, ranging from amphioxus and lamprey through fishes, amphibians and birds to mammals.
R. Nieuwenhuys, Hendrik Jan Donkelaar, Charles Nicholson, 1998
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Infections of the Central Nervous System
This edition includes new information on botulinum toxin as a biological weapon and a therapeutic agent, neurologic effects of viruses causing hemorrhagic fevers, and infections that have recently become more prevalent or been found in new ...
W. Michael Scheld, Richard J. Whitley, Christina M. Marra, 2004
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WHO Classification of Tumours of the Central Nervous System
...The title of this book is typically modest. It is not only a classification of tumours of the central nervous system but an authoritative and explicit account of this group of tumours.
David N. Louis, W. K. Cavenee, H. Ohgaki, 2007
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The Central Nervous System
The numerous full color line drawings - based on the author's long experience of teaching undergraduate students and new to this edition - make it easier to understand complex structural and functional relationships.
Per Brodal, 2010
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Epinephrine in the central nervous system
This encyclopedic volume, written by leading international researchers, offers a comprehensive account of the chemical neuroanatomy, genetics, chemistry, and pharmacology of CNS epinephrine and its effects on behavior and autonomic function ...
Jon M. Stolk, David C. U'Prichard, Kjell Fuxe, 1988
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The Mouse Nervous System
The book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students in neuroscience. * Visualization of brain white matter anatomy via 3D diffusion tensor imaging contrasts enhances relationship of anatomy to function * Systematic ...
Charles Watson, George Paxinos, Luis Puelles, 2012
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Biopsy Interpretation of the Central Nervous System
A companion website includes the fully searchable text, more than 300 full-color images, and an interactive quiz bank that is ideal for board exam preparation.
Matthew J. Schniederjan, 2012
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Tumors of the Central Nervous System, Volume 1: Gliomas: ...
The most recent developments in diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of Gliomas (Glioblastoma) in the brain are presented. The importance of personalized medicine and clinical validation for targeted therapy are discussed.
M. A. Hayat, 2011
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Gene Therapy of the Central Nervous System: From Bench to ...
This is particularly true for the brain and nervous system, where gene transfer has become a key technology for basic research and has recently been translated to human therapy in several landmark clinical trials.
Michael G. Kaplitt, Matthew J. During, 2006
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Central Nervous System Trauma: Research Techniques
This book serves as a valuable resource for students and researchers, assisting in the comprehension of current trends in CNS trauma and helping to stimulate the discovery of new research areas.
S. Tsuyoshi Ohnishi, Tomoko Ohnishi, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term central nervous system is used in the context of the following news items.
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What are Quaaludes, and how do they work?
Methaqualone, or brand name Quaalude, is a central nervous system depressant that acts as a sedative and hypnotic. Hypnotics are drugs that ... «PBS NewsHour, Jul 15»
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Horizon Pharma launches hostile, $3 billion bid for US rival Depomed
Depomed makes a range of pain treatments and products that treat conditions related to the central nervous system. Horizon believes the deal ... «Fortune, Jul 15»
3
Five Things To Love About Sharks That You Won't Learn During …
... pharmaceutical company that plans to use VNAR tools to develop drugs to treat a variety of diseases affecting the central nervous system. «Forbes, Jul 15»
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US equities hit by materials and energy
... a hostile $3bn all-share bid for Depomed, which focuses on therapies for pain management and other central nervous system conditions. «Financial Times, Jul 15»
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Remedy Pharmaceuticals Expands Its Board in Anticipation of …
... drug for treating acute central nervous system conditions, today announced the appointment of a new board member and two board advisors. «PharmiWeb.com, Jul 15»
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Fibromyalgia: Reading West MP suggests soap operas could raise …
... changes in the way the central nervous system processes pain messages carried around the body. There is currently no cure for fibromyalgia ... «getreading, Jul 15»
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What Is GABA?
They slow down the body's central nervous system and cause sleepiness. Benzodiazepines should be used only as prescribed. Taking too ... «Everyday Health, Jul 15»
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Sydney man diagnosed with Mad Cow disease
Mr Burton has been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD), an ailment that attacks the central nervous system and affects about one ... «Perth Now, Jul 15»
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Zogenix to Host Key Opinion Leader Meeting Tuesday, July 14, in …
... a pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing unique therapies for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, ... «GlobeNewswire, Jul 15»
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Independence & Relationship Abuse Survivors: Health Outcomes …
... syndrome, chronic pain syndromes, central nervous system disorders, gastrointestinal disorder, joint disease, and migraines and headaches. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»

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