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denervate

verb
de·​ner·​vate | \ ˈdē-(ˌ)nər-ˌvāt How to pronounce denervate (audio) \
denervated; denervating

Definition of denervate

transitive verb

: to deprive of a nerve supply
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Other Words from denervate

denervation \ ˌdē-​(ˌ)nər-​ˈvā-​shən How to pronounce denervation (audio) \ noun

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 Two, my surgeon prefers to denervate—the process of cutting of the nerve supply—the pectoralis major muscles in conjunction with inserting the implants. — Tracy Hafen, SELF, "My Mastectomy Permanently Changed My Ability to Work Out," 4 June 2017

First Known Use of denervate

1905, in the meaning defined above

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denervate

transitive verb
de·​ner·​vate | \ ˈdē-(ˌ)nər-ˌvāt How to pronounce denervate (audio) \
denervated; denervating

Medical Definition of denervate

: to deprive of a nerve supply (as by cutting a nerve)

Other Words from denervate

denervation \ ˌdē-​(ˌ)nər-​ˈvā-​shən How to pronounce denervation (audio) \ noun

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