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denervation

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denervation /de·ner·va·tion/ (de″ner-va´shun) interruption of the nerve connection to an organ or part.
denervation [de″ner-va´shun]
interruption of the nerve connection to an organ or part.

denervation (de´nurvā´shn),
n the sectioning or removal of a nerve to interrupt the nerve supply to a part.

denervation
interruption of the nerve connection to an organ or part.

denervation atrophy
reduction in muscle fiber diameter as a result of discontinuation of nerve supply; always accompanied by paralysis; also called neurogenic atrophy.


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