Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
denervate
verb
/dɪˈnɜːrveɪt/
Definition
To deprive of nerve supply or to remove the innervation from a tissue or organ.
Examples
- Doctors may need to denervate a muscle to study its response without nervous input.
- The procedure was intended to denervate the affected area, reducing pain signals.
Meaning
Denervate refers to the process where nerves are cut or removed from a specific area, which can lead to loss of function in that region due to the absence of neural signals.
Synonyms
- Deinnervate
- Nerve removal
