innervate
verb
in·ner·vate
| \ i-ˈnər-ˌvāt
, ˈi-(ˌ)nər-\
, ˈi-(ˌ)nər-\
innervated;
innervating
Definition of innervate
: to supply with nerves
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Other Words from innervate
innervation
\ ˌi-(ˌ)nər-ˈvā-shən
, i-ˌnər- \
noun
, i-ˌnər- \
noun
Examples of innervate in a Sentence
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Based on experiments in rodents, Moskowitz believes CSD can trigger migraines by irritating a network of neurons, the trigeminovascular system, which innervates cerebral blood vessels. — Emily Underwood, Science | AAAS, "Will antibodies finally put an end to migraines?," 18 May 2018 There, nerves that once commanded her hand and forearm—remnants of her amputation—now innervate her biceps and triceps muscles. — Robbie Gonzalez, WIRED, "Researchers Restore “Feeling” to Lost Limbs—Kinda," 14 Mar. 2018 Every digital experience can and should be controlled by the neurons which deliver the output of your thoughts, those neurons which directly innervate your muscles. — Tim O'reilly, The Atlantic, "What Will Our Lives Be Like as Cyborgs?," 27 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'innervate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for innervate
innervate
transitive verb
in·ner·vate
| \ in-ˈər-ˌvāt, ˈin-(ˌ)ər-
\
\
innervated;
innervating
Medical Definition of innervate
1
: to supply with nerves
2
: to arouse or stimulate (a nerve or an organ) to activity