central nervous system


noun

the part of the nervous system comprising the brain and spinal cord.

Origin of central nervous system

First recorded in 1890–95

British Dictionary definitions for central nervous system

central nervous system

noun

the mass of nerve tissue that controls and coordinates the activities of an animal. In vertebrates it consists of the brain and spinal cord Abbreviation: CNS Compare autonomic nervous system

Medical definitions for central nervous system

central nervous system

n.

The portion of the vertebrate nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord. cerebrospinal axis

Scientific definitions for central nervous system

central nervous system

The part of the nervous system in vertebrate animals that consists of the brain and spinal cord. Compare peripheral nervous system.

Cultural definitions for central nervous system

central nervous system

The brain and spinal cord. (See nervous system).