Definition of innervation Innervation

in•ner•va•tion

We found 9 definitions of innervation from 4 different sources.

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What does innervation mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: innervations

innervation - the distribution of nerve fibers to an organ or body region
  dispersion, distribution the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge"
innervation - the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
  excitation, irritation
  arousal the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • innervation (Noun)
    The act of innervating or stimulating.
  • innervation (Noun)
    Special activity excited in any part of the nervous system or in any organ of sense or motion; the nervous influence necessary for the maintenance of life,and the functions of the various organs.
  • innervation (Noun)
    The distribution of nerves in an animal, or to any of its parts.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • innervation (n.)
    The act of innerving or stimulating.
  • innervation (n.)
    Special activity excited in any part of the nervous system or in any organ of sense or motion; the nervous influence necessary for the maintenance of life,and the functions of the various organs.
  • innervation (n.)
    The distribution of nerves in an animal, or to any of its parts.

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