nerves

the surgery left him with damaged nerves in his arm.

he was a wreck of nerves before the exam.

the doctor checked his reflexes to test his nerves.

the speaker’s nerves got the better of him during the presentation.

try to calm your nerves before the big game.

the loud noise set my nerves on edge.

he has nerves of steel and never shows his fear.

the medication affected her nerves and caused numbness.

she’s trying to get a grip on her nerves before going on stage.

the constant stress frayed his nerves.