noun · B2 · Often · both

nerve

нерв

Meaning of nerve

fiber that carries signals between the brain and body

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EN-UK/nɜːv/
EN-US/nɝːv/
RU[nʲerf]
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nerve with Russian translation

nerve usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The doctor said a nerve in his leg was injured.

Врач сказал, что нерв в его ноге был повреждён.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

This nerve sends signals to the brain.

Этот нерв передаёт сигналы в мозг.

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nerve belongs to the topic "Anatomy". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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mouth
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nerve synonyms

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nerve
Прямое название нерва как анатомической структуры.
nerve cord
Нервный ствол или нервный тяж; более описательное, менее обычное название.
bundle of nerves
Пучок нервов; акцент на группе нервов, а не на одном нерве.
nerve fiber
Нервное волокно; более узкий термин, часть нерва.
peripheral nerve
Периферический нерв; нерв вне головного и спинного мозга, более конкретный вид нерва.
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🇬🇧en

Прямое название нерва как анатомической структуры.

B2Very Often

The doctor examined the nerve for signs of damage.

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nerve cord

Нервный ствол или нервный тяж; более описательное, менее обычное название.

B2Rarely

The specimen showed a nerve cord running along the body.

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bundle of nerves

Пучок нервов; акцент на группе нервов, а не на одном нерве.

B2Rarely

The surgeon avoided the bundle of nerves near the joint.

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nerve fiber

Нервное волокно; более узкий термин, часть нерва.

B2Often

Damage to the nerve fiber can slow signal transmission.

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peripheral nerve

Периферический нерв; нерв вне головного и спинного мозга, более конкретный вид нерва.

B2Often

Peripheral nerves carry information from the limbs to the spinal cord.

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spinal nerve

Спинномозговой нерв; конкретный нерв, выходящий из спинного мозга.

B2Often

A spinal nerve may be affected by a herniated disc.

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What does nerve mean?

fiber that carries signals between the brain and body

How do you pronounce nerve?

nerve is pronounced as /nɜːv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is nerve used in a sentence?

The doctor said a nerve in his leg was injured. Translation: Врач сказал, что нерв в его ноге был повреждён.

Is nerve part of Anatomy vocabulary?

Yes, nerve (нерв) can be learned in the Anatomy topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is nerve part of body vocabulary?

Yes, nerve (нерв) can be learned in the body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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