Nerve cell (Anat.), one of the nucleated cells with which nerve fibers
are connected; a ganglion cell. -- Nerve fiber (Anat.), one of the
fibers of which nerves are made up. These fibers are either medullated
or nonmedullated. in both kinds the essential part is the translucent
threadlike axis cylinder which is continuous the whole length of the
fiber. -- Nerve stretching (Med.), the operation of stretching a nerve
in order to remedy diseases such as tetanus, which are supposed to be
influenced by the condition of the nerve or its connections.
Nerve (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nerved (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Nerving.] To
give strength or vigor to; to supply with force; as, fear nerved his
arm.
Nerved (?), a. 1. Having nerves of a special character; as, weak-
nerved.