Central Nervous System

Pronounced: CNS

Wellness glossary · Nervous System

Nervous System · definition

The part of the nervous system made up of the brain and spinal cord.

How the term is used

The central nervous system receives and processes information and helps coordinate responses throughout the body.

Why it matters

It gives readers the basic map needed to understand how the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves relate.

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Where this comes up

Where this fits in a practice

The guides explain the idea in context; the service pathways are there when reading is not enough. Educational content only — nothing here is medical or mental-health care.