Definition of Axonotmesis

1. Noun. A kind of nerve injury with disruption of the neuronal axon, but with maintenance of the myelin sheath. ¹

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Medical Definition of Axonotmesis

1. Interruption of the axons of a nerve followed by complete degeneration of the peripheral segment, without severance of the supporting structure of the nerve; such a lesion may result from pinching, crushing, or prolonged pressure. See: neurapraxia, neurotmesis. Origin: axon + G. Tmesis, a cutting (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Axonotmesis

axonal process
axonal terminal boutons
axonal transport
axonally
axone
axonemal
axoneme
axonemes
axones
axonic
axonogenesis
axonography
axonometric
axonopathy
axonotmeses
axonotmesis (current term)
axonotmetic
axons
axopetal
axoplasm
axoplasmic
axoplasmic transport
axoplasmically
axoplasms
axopod
axopodium
axosomatic
axosomatic synapse
axostyle
axostyles

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