Medical Dictionary
nervous
adj ner·vous \ˈnər-vəs\
Medical Definition of NERVOUS
1
: of, relating to, or composed of neurons <the nervous layer of the eye>
2
a : of or relating to the nerves; also : originating in or affected by the nerves <nervous energy> b : easily excited or irritated
—ner·vous·ly adverb
—ner·vous·ness noun
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