nervus
- noun
- /ˈnɜrvəs/
- Specialized
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nervadura
- A botanist studies the pattern of every nervus in the leaf to classify the plant.
Examples
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Under the microscope, the nervus structure in the butterfly's wing became clear.
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The nervus in the leaf helps transport nutrients.
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The entomologist identified each nervus on the dragonfly's delicate wing.
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Several nervi can be seen in this insect's wing.
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The entomologist identified each nervus on the dragonfly's delicate wing.
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Under the microscope, the nervus structure in the butterfly's wing became clear.
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A botanist studies the pattern of every nervus in the leaf to classify the plant.
Synonyms
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Thin stiff lines in an insect wing that give it shape
A central vein like a rib running along a leaf
A stiff vein in an insect wing that supports and shapes the wing
Compounds
- Specialized
A large nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of the thigh to the lower leg
- Specialized
A nerve that moves most eye muscles and controls the eyelid and pupil
- Specialized
A nerve from the neck that tells the diaphragm, the breathing muscle, to move so you can breathe
- Specialized
A large arm nerve that controls feeling on the back of the hand and muscles to straighten wrist and fingers
- Specialized
A thin nerve that gives feeling to the inner side of the lower leg and foot
- Specialized
A nerve from the spinal cord that carries messages to and from the body
- Specialized
A nerve from the head and spine that controls neck and shoulder muscles
- Specialized
A pair of small nerves at the bottom of the spine near the tailbone
- Specialized
A nerve in the front of the thigh that helps muscles move and gives feeling
- Specialized
A nerve that sends feeling and taste from the throat and back of the tongue and helps swallowing
- Specialized
A large nerve in the face that sends touch signals and controls chewing muscles
- Specialized
A nerve at the inner arm near the elbow that controls movement and feeling in the ring and little fingers
- Specialized
A nerve that carries sound and balance messages from the ear to the brain
Surface Forms
Etymology
In Latin nervus meant a 'sinew' or 'vein', and people used it for the thin supporting 'veins' or 'ribs' you see in leaves and insect wings, which is why scientists call those ridges nervus.