Neurotmesis (in Greek tmesis signifies `to cut`) is part of Seddon`s classification scheme used to classify nerve damage. It is the most serious nerve injury in the scheme. In this type of injury, both the nerve and the nerve sheath are disrupted. While partial recovery may occur, complete recovery is impossible. ==Classification== Peripheral n......
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A type of axon loss lesion resulting from focal peripheral nerve injury in which, at the lesion site, the nerve stroma is damaged to varying degrees, as well as the axon and myelin, which degenerate from that point distally; with the most severe neurotmesis lesions, the gross continuity of the nerve is disrupted. ... See: axonotmesis, neurapraxia.
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(noor″ot-me´sis) partial or complete severance of a nerve, with disruption of the axon and its myelin sheath and the connective tissue elements.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: nū′rot-mē′sis Definitions: 1. A type of axon loss lesion resulting from focal peripheral nerve injury in which, at the lesion site, the nerve stroma is damaged to varying degrees, as well as the axon and myelin, which degenerate from that point distally; with the most severe neurotmesis lesions, the g...
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