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(i nʉr′vāt′, in′ər vāt′)

transitive verb innervated, innervating

to supply (a part of the body) with nerves
to stimulate (a nerve, muscle, etc.) to movement or action

Origin: < in- + nerve + -ate

Related Forms:

innervation noun

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transitive verb in·ner·vat·ed, in·ner·vat·ing, in·ner·vates

To supply (an organ or a body part) with nerves.
To stimulate (a nerve, muscle, or body part) to action.

Related Forms:

inˌner·vaˈtion noun

inˌner·vaˈtion·al (-vāˈshə-nəl) adjective

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