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denervate


de·ner·vate

verb \ˈdē-(ˌ)nər-ˌvāt\
de·ner·vat·edde·ner·vat·ing

Definition of DENERVATE

transitive verb
: to deprive of a nerve supply
de·ner·va·tion \ˌdē-(ˌ)nər-ˈvā-shən\ noun

First Known Use of DENERVATE

1905

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