denervation

denervation
Loss of nerve supply.

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n.
interruption of the nerve supply to the muscles and skin. The muscle is paralysed and its normal tone (elasticity) is lost. The muscle fibres shrink and are replaced by fat. A denervated area of skin loses all forms of sensation and its subsequent ability to heal and renew its tissues may be impaired.

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de·ner·va·tion (de″nər-vaґshən) resection or removal of the nerves to an organ or part.

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  • denervation — noun The removal or blocking of a nerve connection to tissue, such as by surgical or chemical means selective denervation of muscle See Also: nervation, renervation …   Wiktionary

  • denervation — noun see denervate …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • denervation — Removal of nerve supply to a tissue, usually by cutting or crushing the axons …   Dictionary of molecular biology

  • denervation — See denervate. * * * …   Universalium

  • Denervation — De|ner|va|ti|on [...v...] die; , en <zu ↑de..., ↑nerval u. ↑...ation>: 1. Unterbrechung der nervlichen Versorgung der Muskeln, die Lähmungen u. Entartungsreaktionen zur Folge hat. 2. svw. ↑Denervierung; vgl. ↑...ation/...ierung …   Das große Fremdwörterbuch

  • denervation — de·ner·va·tion …   English syllables

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  • denervation — ˌdēnərˈvāshən noun : the act of denervating or the state of being denervated …   Useful english dictionary

  • denervation supersensitivity — increased sensitivity of a part to minor stimuli when its nerve supply is damaged or has its nutrient supply disrupted …   Medical dictionary

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