nerbiyo
nerbíyo with stress marks
nerve fiber
Usage Note
Nerbiyo is borrowed from Spanish nervio and in anatomical and medical contexts refers specifically to a nerve or nerve fiber in the body. It is distinct from nerbiyos, which means nervousness, and is used in health education and clinical settings in the Philippines.
Examples
" May sakit sa nerbiyo ang pasyente. "
Natural Translation
The patient has a nerve problem.
Literal Translation
Has sickness in nerve the patient.
" Naapektuhan ang kanyang nerbiyo dahil sa matinding aksidente. "
Natural Translation
His/Her nerve was affected due to the severe accident.
Literal Translation
Affected the his/her nerve because to severe accident.
" Ipinaliwanag ng doktor na naipit ang isang nerbiyo sa kanyang likod, kaya kumakalat ang sakit hanggang sa kanyang binti. "
Natural Translation
The doctor explained that a nerve in his back was pinched, so the pain spreads down to his leg.
Literal Translation
Explained of doctor that pinched the one nerve in his back, so spreading the pain until to his leg.
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