denervate

/dɪˈnɜrvɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of nerves or nerve supply

“The injury caused the nerve to become severed, requiring the surgeon to denervate the limb.”

2. transitive verb

to cause a nerve to lose its nerve supply

“The medication was used to denervate the affected area and reduce pain.”

Synonyms

  • deprive
  • sever

Antonyms

  • innervate
  • reanimate