reinnervation /re·in·ner·va·tion/ (-in-er-va´shun) restoration of nerve supply to a part from which it has been lost; it may occur spontaneously or by nerve grafting.
re·in·ner·va·tion (r   n- r-v  shn)n. Restoration of nerve control of a paralyzed muscle or organ by means of the regrowth of nerve fibers, either spontaneously or after anastomosis. |
reinnervation
the operation of grafting a viable nerve to restore the nerve supply of an organ or paralyzed muscle.
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