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(neural structures for conduction) (Body parts) A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.

(a neuron, loosely) (colloquial) A neuron.

(botanical) (botany) A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood.

(courage or boldness) Courage; boldness; audacity; gall. +

(patience or stamina) Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.

(the psyche) (in the plural) One's neural structures considered collectively as, and conceptually equated with, one's psyche.

(agitation) (in the plural) Mental agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotions.

(polymer technology) The elastic resistance of raw rubber or other polymers to permanent deformation during processing.

(sinew or tendon) (obsolete) Sinew, tendon.

To give courage.

To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.