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der Nerv

nerve

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Meaning of der Nerv

fiber that carries signals between the brain and body

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der Nerv 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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der Nerv synonyms

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What's the difference between der Nerv / Nervenstrang / Nervenfaser / Hirnnerv / Sehnerv / Nerven

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der Nerv

nerve — fiber that carries signals between the brain and body

B2Often
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Nervenstrang

A major nerve trunk; it emphasizes a larger, more central nerve structure.

B2Rarely

Der Nervenstrang verläuft entlang des Oberschenkels.

Нервный ствол проходит вдоль бедра.

N
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Nervenfaser

A nerve fiber; a more precise anatomical term for an individual conducting fiber.

B2Often

Die Nervenfasern leiten die Reize sehr schnell weiter.

Нервные волокна очень быстро передают импульсы.

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Hirnnerv

Cranial nerve; used only for nerves that emerge directly from the brain.

B2Often

Der Arzt prüfte den Hirnnerv auf Funktionsstörungen.

Врач проверил черепной нерв на нарушения функции.

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Sehnerv

Optic nerve; the exact name of the nerve that carries visual information from the eye to the brain.

B2Often

Eine Entzündung des Sehnervs kann das Sehen beeinträchtigen.

Воспаление зрительного нерва может ухудшить зрение.

N
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Nerven

Plural of nerve; used when several nerves or the nervous system are meant.

B2Very Often

Die Nerven im Arm wurden bei der Verletzung nicht beschädigt.

Нервы в руке при травме не были повреждены.

N
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Nervosität

Nervousness; refers to a psychological state, not an anatomical structure.

B2Often

Vor dem Vortrag spürte er deutliche Nervosität.

Перед докладом он чувствовал заметную нервозность.

D
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Dreistigkeit

Boldness, cheek, audacity; a colloquial word unrelated to anatomy.

B2Rarely

Seine Dreistigkeit brachte alle im Raum gegen ihn auf.

Его наглость настроила всех в комнате против него.

N
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Nerv

Nerve; the general word for an individual nerve, very close to the primary meaning.

B2Very Often

Ein verletzter Nerv kann starke Schmerzen verursachen.

Повреждённый нерв может вызывать сильную боль.

N
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Nervenbahnen

Nerve pathways; emphasizes a system of signal transmission rather than a single nerve.

B2Often

Die Nervenbahnen im Rückenmark übertragen die Signale weiter.

Нервные пути в спинном мозге передают сигналы дальше.

N
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Nervenzelle

Nerve cell, neuron; not a nerve itself, but an individual cell that nerves are made of.

B2Often

Eine Nervenzelle nimmt Signale auf und gibt sie weiter.

Нервная клетка принимает сигналы и передаёт их дальше.

N
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Nervenwurzel

Nerve root; refers to the beginning of a nerve at the spinal cord or brainstem.

B2Rarely

Die Nervenwurzel kann bei einem Bandscheibenvorfall gereizt werden.

Корешок нерва может раздражаться при грыже межпозвоночного диска.

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der Nerv translation: nerve. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce der Nerv

/nɛʁf/

der Nerv translation

nerve

der Nerv transcription

/nɛʁf/

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der Nerv meaning: what does it mean?

Nervengewebe, das Signale zwischen Gehirn und Körper leitet

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der Nerv is pronounced as /nɛʁf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is der Nerv part of Anatomy vocabulary?

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Is der Nerv part of Body vocabulary?

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