Definition of Innervation

1. Noun. The neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland.

Exact synonyms: Excitation, Irritation
Generic synonyms: Arousal
Derivative terms: Excite, Irritate

2. Noun. The distribution of nerve fibers to an organ or body region.
Generic synonyms: Dispersion, Distribution
Derivative terms: Innervate

Definition of Innervation

1. n. The act of innerving or stimulating.

Definition of Innervation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Innervation

1. 1. The distribution or supply of nerves to a part. 2. The supply of nervous energy or of nerve stimulus sent to a part. Origin: L. Nervus = nerve This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Innervation

innermost
innermosts
innermost intercostal muscle
innerness
innernesses
inners
innersole
innersoles
innerspring
innervate
innervate
innervated
innervates
innervating
innervation (current term)
innervation (current term)
innervations
innervation apraxia
innerve
innerved
innerves
innerving
inner cell mass
inner circle
inner city
inner dental epithelium
inner ear
Inner Hebrides
Inner Light
inner malleolus

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