INNERVATION

innervation

(noun) the distribution of nerve fibers to an organ or body region

excitation, innervation, irritation

(noun) the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

innervation (countable and uncountable, plural innervations)

The act of innervating or stimulating.

Special activity excited in any part of the nervous system or in any organ of sense or motion; the nervous influence necessary for the maintenance of life, and the functions of the various organs.

The distribution of nerves in an animal, or to any of its parts

Source: Wiktionary


In`ner*va"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. innervation.]

1. The act of innerving or stimulating.

2. (Physiol.)

Definition: Special activity excited in any part of the nervous system or in any organ of sense or motion; the nervous influence necessary for the maintenance of life,and the functions of the various organs.

3. (Anat.)

Definition: The distribution of nerves in an animal, or to any of its parts.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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