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Denervation
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Definition
: The resection or removal of the nerve to an organ or part. (Dorland, 28th ed)
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; coord with specific nerve /surg or /physiol or specific organ /innerv but MUSCLE DENERVATION is also available for coord with specific muscle; NIM when a study technique; do not use /util except by MeSH definition
Examples
Autonomic Denervation
;
Axotomy
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Cordotomy
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Ganglionectomy
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Muscle Denervation
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Nerve Block
;
Nerve Crush
;
Rhizotomy
;
Vagotomy
Other names
Denervations