Noun: innervation ,i-nu(r)'vey-shun
- The distribution of nerve fibers to an organ or body region
"The innervation of the hand allows for complex and precise movements"
- 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