Denervation

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The removal or blocking of a nerve connection to tissue, such as by surgical or chemical means. countable, uncountable

    "selective denervation of muscle"

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deinnervation

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"selective denervation of muscle"

Etymology

From denervate + -ion.

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