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

In damaged tissue, pain-sensing nerves often extend into areas where they do not typically belong, increasing discomfort.

From Science Daily

The team found that this brain region is also linked to nerves that constrict blood vessels, which increases blood pressure.

From Science Daily

Stock market volatility can be grueling on your nerves, but it can also create opportunities to eke out some tax savings.

From Barron's

In the financial crisis of 2008-09, the investment bank Goldman Sachs had a secret weapon: Its CEO, Lloyd Blankfein, was a lifelong worrywart with plenty of tricks for calming his own frazzled nerves.

From The Wall Street Journal

Five survived to the six-month end point of the trial and their grafts had functional muscle, nerves and blood vessels.

From BBC