nerve fibers
nounUK /nɜːv ˈfaɪbəz/
US /nɜːrv ˈfaɪbərz/
Nerve fibers are tiny threads in your body that carry messages to and from your brain.
When you touch something hot, nerve fibers send a signal to your brain so you pull your hand away.
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2. Long, thin parts of a nerve cell that carry electrical signals.
The nerve fibers in the spinal cord help messages travel quickly.
3. Bundles of these threads that make up a nerve.
A single nerve can contain thousands of nerve fibers.
4. Thread-like structures that transmit pain signals.
Damage to nerve fibers can cause a tingling feeling in the fingers.