nerve
нерв
fiber that carries signals between the brain and body
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nerve with Russian translation
nerve usage examples
The doctor said a nerve in his leg was injured.
Врач сказал, что нерв в его ноге был повреждён.
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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The doctor examined the nerve for signs of damage.
Нервный ствол или нервный тяж; более описательное, менее обычное название.
The specimen showed a nerve cord running along the body.
Пучок нервов; акцент на группе нервов, а не на одном нерве.
The surgeon avoided the bundle of nerves near the joint.
Нервное волокно; более узкий термин, часть нерва.
Damage to the nerve fiber can slow signal transmission.
Периферический нерв; нерв вне головного и спинного мозга, более конкретный вид нерва.
Peripheral nerves carry information from the limbs to the spinal cord.
Спинномозговой нерв; конкретный нерв, выходящий из спинного мозга.
A spinal nerve may be affected by a herniated disc.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
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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