Bundle of fibres conveying sensory signals in the body (5)

I believe the answer is:

nerve

(Other definitions for nerve that I've seen before include "Confidence" , "Audacity (informal)" , "Impudence (colloq.)" , "Courage - cheek" , "Sensation transmitter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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