innervation

noun

in·​ner·​va·​tion ˌin-(ˌ)ər-ˈvā-shən, in-ˌər- How to pronounce innervation (audio)
1
: the process of innervating or the state of being innervated
especially : the nervous excitation necessary for the maintenance of the life and functions of the various organs
2
: the distribution of nerves to or in a part
innervational adjective

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“Innervation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/innervation. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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