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denervation

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The removal or blocking of a nerve connection to tissue, such as by surgical or chemical means.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: medicine, sciences

Examples

  • selective denervation of muscle

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: deinnervation

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English denervate Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ion English denervation From denervate + -ion.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 去神經支配 /去神经支配 (qùshénjīng zhīpèi) — removal or blockage of nerves
  • French: dénervation — removal or blockage of nerves