reinnervate
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌriːɪnəˈveɪt/
KK: /riˈɪnərˌveɪt/
verb
Definition
To supply nerves to a part of the body again after they have been damaged or lost.
Example
The surgeon hoped to reinnervate the damaged muscle to restore its function.
Tense Forms
Past: reinnervated
Past Participle: reinnervated
Conversation
I heard the doctor say they might be able to reinnervate your hand after the injury.
Really? That sounds promising!
Yeah, it could help restore some movement and feeling.
I hope it works out — that would be amazing!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reinnervate
Antonyms
denervate
Root Explanation
Reinnervate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "innervare" (from Latin, meaning to supply nerves to). The word "reinnervate" means to supply nerves to again or restore nerve function.
Memory Tip
Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'supplying nerves' ('innervare') to remember that reinnervate means to restore nerve function.
Visually Confused Words
innervate
trinervate
enervate
reiterate
denervate
binervate