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