(neuroanatomy) Each of the sixth pair of cranial nerves that are the motor nerves supplying the lateral rectus in the eye.

(neuroanatomy) Each of the fourth pair of cranial nerves that innervate the superior oblique muscle of the eye with motor fibers.

Alternative form of touch a nerve

(idiomatic) To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.

plural of nerve net

(biology) Simplistic and uncentralized nervous system of cnidarians.

Alternative form of touch a nerve

plural of nerve cell

plural of nerve center

(anatomy) A point at which nerves come together for the processing of signals.