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neurapraxia

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Main Entry: neur·aprax·ia
Pronunciation: "n(y)ur-&-'prak-sE-&, "n(y)ur-(")A-
Function: noun
: an injury to a nerve that interruptsconduction causing temporary paralysis but not degeneration and that is followed by a complete and rapid recovery
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neurapraxia neu·ra·prax·i·a (n&oobreve;r'ə-prāk'sē-ə, ny&oobreve;r'-)
n.
Injury to a nerve resulting in paralysis without degeneration and followed by rapid and complete recovery of function.

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