Definitions

1. verb

to supply with nerves; to provide or be supplied with nervous tissue

“The process of innervating the new limb was a complex one.”

2. verb

to stimulate or influence (a process or part of the body) in a manner similar to the action of a nerve

“The cold weather innervated the trees, making them more resilient to the frost.”

3. noun

the act of supplying with nerves; the state of being supplied with nervous tissue

“The innervation of the new city was a major undertaking.”