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Removal of nerve supply to a tissue, usually by cutting or crushing the axons. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(de″nәr-va´shәn) interruption of the nerve connection to an organ or part.
Removal of nerve supply to a tissue, usually by cutting or crushing the axons.
Type: Term Pronunciation: dē′nĕr-vā′shŭn Definitions: 1. Loss of nerve supply.
Denervation: Loss of nerve supply. There are many causes of denervation. Denervation may be due to a disease as, for example, in polio where the death of motor neurons causes the denervation of muscle fibers. Denervation may be due to a chemical (such as botox) or physical injury or interruption of a nerve (as by accident or to relieve pain).