(idiomatic) something very suspenseful

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.

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

(neuroanatomy) A nerve that arises in the spiral ganglion of the cochlea and carries auditory sensory information from the organ of Corti directly to the brain.

(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.

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

(neuroanatomy) Any of the 31 paired nerves that originate from the spinal cord.

plural of nerve impulse

(anatomy) Alternative spelling of abducens nerve