nerve center — n. 1. any group of nerve cells that function together in controlling some specific sense or bodily activity, as breathing 2. a control center; headquarters … English World dictionary
nerve center — n CENTER * * * center (def. 2) … Medical dictionary
nerve center — nerve ,center noun count 1. ) usually singular the center of a large business, political, or other organization, where decisions are made and activities are planned and directed 2. ) a part of the body such as your brain or SPINE, where many… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
nerve center — [n] control center command post, core, focal point, focus, headquarters, heart, HQ, hub; concepts 532,826,829 … New thesaurus
Nerve center — Wikipedia does not have an encyclopedia article for Nerve center (search results). You may want to read Wiktionary s entry on nerve center instead.wiktionary:Special:Search/nerve center … Wikipedia
nerve center — 1. a group of nerve cells closely connected with one another and acting together in the performance of some function. 2. a source of information, authority, action, etc.: The communications room is the nerve center of a battleship. [1865 70] * *… … Universalium
nerve center — noun Date: 1868 1. center 2c 2. a source of leadership, organization, control, or energy < the financial nerve center of the nation > … New Collegiate Dictionary
nerve center — nerve′ cen ter n. 1) anat. a group of nerves that act together to perform a function 2) a source of information or activity; control center • Etymology: 1865–70 … From formal English to slang
nerve center — group of nerve cells that work together to control a specific sense or bodily activity; center of business, control center, headquarters … English contemporary dictionary
nerve center — Synonyms and related words: bosom, breast, center of activity, center of life, esoteric reality, focal point, focus, ganglion, heart, heart of hearts, hub, inmost heart, inmost soul, inner man, inner nature, inside, polestar, quick, seat, secret… … Moby Thesaurus
