Definition

The process of restoring nerve supply to a part of the body after it has been damaged or lost.

Example

After the surgery, the doctor explained that reinnervation would help the muscle regain its function.

Conversation

Have you heard about the latest research on reinnervation?

Yeah, I read a bit about it; it sounds fascinating!

It's amazing how they can help nerves regenerate and recover.

Absolutely! It could change so many lives for the better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reinnervation → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "innervare" (from Latin, meaning to supply nerves to). The word "reinnervation" means the process of supplying nerves again to a part of the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'supplying nerves again' — 're-' means again, and 'innervare' means to supply nerves.

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