(anatomy) A bundle of nerve fibres, held together by a sheath of connective tissue, that makes up the main stem of a nerve

plural of abducens nerve

plural of abducent nerve

plural of war of nerves

(informal) A very nervous person.

(neuroanatomy) Either of the first of twelve paired cranial nerves which arise in the olfactory neurosensory cells of the nasal mucous membrane and carries information of the sense of smell from the nasal cavity to the brain.

plural of nerve trunk

(idiomatic) Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset, with very steady nerves; great patience and courage.

In a nerve-racking manner

(idiomatic) Great bravery, courage, or composure.