denervation
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dénervation — [ denɛrvasjɔ̃ ] n. f. • 1959; de dé et énerver ♦ Chir. Énervation (2o). ● dénervation nom féminin Disparition de l innervation normale d un nerf, d un muscle ou d un viscère … Encyclopédie Universelle
denervation — noun The removal or blocking of a nerve connection to tissue, such as by surgical or chemical means selective denervation of muscle See Also: nervation, renervation … Wiktionary
denervation — noun see denervate … New Collegiate Dictionary
denervation — Removal of nerve supply to a tissue, usually by cutting or crushing the axons … Dictionary of molecular biology
denervation — Loss of nerve supply. * * * n. interruption of the nerve supply to the muscles and skin. The muscle is paralysed and its normal tone (elasticity) is lost. The muscle fibres shrink and are replaced by fat. A denervated area of skin loses all forms … Medical dictionary
Denervation — De|ner|va|ti|on [...v...] die; , en <zu ↑de..., ↑nerval u. ↑...ation>: 1. Unterbrechung der nervlichen Versorgung der Muskeln, die Lähmungen u. Entartungsreaktionen zur Folge hat. 2. svw. ↑Denervierung; vgl. ↑...ation/...ierung … Das große Fremdwörterbuch
denervation — de·ner·va·tion … English syllables
denervation — n. interruption of the nerve supply to the muscles and skin. The muscle is paralysed and its normal tone (elasticity) is lost. The muscle fibres atrophy (shrink) and are replaced by fat. A denervated area of skin loses all forms of sensation and… … The new mediacal dictionary
denervation — ˌdēnərˈvāshən noun : the act of denervating or the state of being denervated … Useful english dictionary
denervation supersensitivity — increased sensitivity of a part to minor stimuli when its nerve supply is damaged or has its nutrient supply disrupted … Medical dictionary
