denervation

English

Etymology

denervate +‎ -ion

Noun

denervation (plural denervations)

  1. (medicine) The removal or blocking of a nerve connection to tissue, such as by surgical or chemical means
    selective denervation of muscle

Derived terms

  • denervational

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