innervation
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ərˈveɪ noun
1.
the act of innervating; state of being innervated.
2.
Anatomy. the distribution of nerves to a part.
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innervate (ˈɪnɜːˌveɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to supply nerves to (a bodily organ or part) |
| 2. | to stimulate (a bodily organ or part) with nerve impulses |
| inner'vation | |
| —n | |
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Innervation
is always a great word to know.
So is extrinsic. Does it mean:
| the flat, movable bone at the front of the knee; the kneecap |
| originating outside the anatomical limits of certain muscles or nerves |
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Medical Dictionary
innervation in·ner·va·tion (ĭn'ər-vā'shən)
n.
The arrangement or distribution of nerves to an organ or body part.
The amount or degree of stimulation of a muscle or organ by nerves.
in'ner·va'tion·al (-vā'shə-nəl) adj.
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The cellular component will be quite challenging--especially in terms of vascular supply and innervation.
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