nerve center

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 different nerves send and receive messages that control your body

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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  • 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

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  • 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

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