nerve
121nerve gas — nerve′ gas n. any of several poison gases, derived chiefly from phosphoric acid, that interfere with nerve conduction and respiration • Etymology: 1935–40 …
122nerve growth factor — nerve′ growth fac tor n. phl biochem. a protein that promotes the growth, organization, and maintenance of sympathetic and some sensory nerve cells Abbr.: NGF • Etymology: 1965–70 …
123nerve impulse — nerve′ im pulse n. phl a progressive wave of electric and chemical activity along a nerve fiber, stimulating or inhibiting action …
124nerve-racking — nerve′ rack ing or nerve′ wrack ing adj. producing great anxiety, tension, or irritation • Etymology: 1805–15 …
125nerve-racking — is the preferred spelling in BrE, although AmE also allows nerve wracking …
126nerve centre — ► NOUN 1) a group of connected nerve cells performing a particular function. 2) the control centre of an organization or operation …
127nerve gas — ► NOUN ▪ a poisonous vapour which disrupts the transmission of nerve impulses, causing death or disablement …
128nerve-racking — (also nerve wracking) ► ADJECTIVE ▪ stressful; frightening …