nerve center

The term "nerve center" can be used both in biological contexts to describe a crucial area for nerve signal processing, and metaphorically in organizational contexts to describe a central hub for coordination and control.

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Definition

C1Anatomy

(technical)A key area where nerve signals are processed and transmitted.

Example

  • The brain acts as the primary nerve center of the human body.

B2Business

(figurative)A central location where activities or processes are coordinated and controlled.

Example

  • The operations room serves as the nerve center of the company's logistics.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "nerve center":

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