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CNS

n. countable
C1 Advanced cns

n. Stands for Central Nervous System. The part of your body that includes the brain and the spinal cord, which controls how you move and feel.

n. Abbreviation for Central Nervous System. The primary part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing sensory information and coordinating bodily activity.


SIMPLE

The CNS controls most functions of the body and mind.

CONTEXTUAL

Doctors performed several tests to see if the virus had reached the patient's CNS.

COMPLEX

The blood-brain barrier serves as a highly selective semipermeable border that protects the CNS from circulating toxins while allowing the passage of essential nutrients.

Usage

Usually used with the definite article 'the'.

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