nerves

British  

/ nɜːvz /

plural noun

1. the imagined source of emotional control

   my nerves won't stand it

2. anxiety, tension, or imbalance

   she's all nerves

3. a very nervous person

4. to irritate, annoy, or upset one

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Example Sentences

That pressure prevents cancer medications from flowing through capillaries to hair follicles and nerves in the hands and feet, Hannon said.

From The Wall Street Journal

When they first hit the floor, McDonald noticed nerves from the freshmen.

From Los Angeles Times

Without this insulation, electrical signals struggle to travel efficiently along nerves, leading to a wide range of neurological symptoms.

From Science Daily

Electrolytes - minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium - help regulate nerves, muscles and fluid balance in the body.

From BBC

She explained in a social media post that her husband's procedure had "blocked" one of his phrenic nerves.

From BBC