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deafferentation
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deafferentation /de·af·fer·en·ta·tion/ (de-af″er-en-ta´shun) the elimination or interruption of sensory nerve fibers.
de·af·fer·en·ta·tion (d-fr-n-tshn)
n.
The elimination or interruption of sensory nerve impulses by destroying or injuring the sensory nerve fibers.
deafferentation
[dē·af′ərəntā′shən]
Etymology: L, de, from, ad + ferre, to bear
the elimination or interruption of afferent nerve impulses.


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