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Definition of Deafferentation
1. Noun. (medicine) The state of having an incomplete afferent connection with the central nervous system ¹
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Medical Definition of Deafferentation
1. A loss of the sensory input from a portion of the body, usually caused by interruption of the peripheral sensory fibres. Origin: L. De, from, + afferent (05 Mar 2000)