1. the surgical removal or destruction of nerves supplying a part of the body
Usage: medical/surgical term
2. the loss or interruption of nerve supply to a tissue or organ
Usage: medical/physiological term

Examples

• The surgeon performed a denervation procedure to relieve chronic pain in the patient's knee.
• Denervation of the sweat glands can be used to treat excessive sweating.
• After the accident, denervation of the injured limb resulted in loss of sensation.
• The denervation technique has been effective in managing certain types of arthritis pain.
• Muscle atrophy can occur following denervation if the nerve is not repaired.
• Denervation of the hip joint provided long-term pain relief for the arthritic patient.