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In the body there are cells that have a receiver neuron and transmitter axon that conveys the impulses throughout the body, these are nerves.

Figuratively, nerve means daring, courage or chutzpah. "You've got a lot of nerve wearing that Burger King t-shirt into the head office of McDonald's".

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