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Noun: innervation  ,i-nu(r)'vey-shun
  1. The distribution of nerve fibers to an organ or body region
    "The innervation of the hand allows for complex and precise movements"
     
  2. The neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
    "Proper innervation is crucial for organ function";
    - excitation, irritation

Sounds like: ink, ition, innova

Derived forms: innervations

Type of: arousal, dispersion, distribution

Encyclopedia: Innervation