denervate

denervate definition - medical

de·ner·vate (dē-nûrˈvāt)

verb
To deprive an organ or body part of a nerve supply, as by surgically removing or cutting a nerve or by blocking a nerve connection with drugs.

Related Forms:

  • deˌner·vaˈtion noun

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