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Innervation: meaning, definitions and examples

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innervation

 

[ ษชหˆnษœr.vษ™หŒneษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical terminology

Innervation refers to the supply of nerves to a specific body part or organ. It is crucial for the functioning of muscles and organs as it aids in the transmission of signals between the central nervous system and the peripheral systems. The well-being of various tissues depends on proper innervation. Disturbances in innervation can lead to dysfunctions or health issues in the related areas.

Synonyms

nerve distribution, nerve supply

Examples of usage

  • The innervation of the heart is essential for proper rhythmic contractions.
  • Damage to the innervation of a muscle can result in paralysis.
  • The doctor researched the innervation pathways of the limb.

Translations

Translations of the word "innervation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inervaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฐเฅเคตเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Innervation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ innervasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะฝะตั€ะฒะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ unerwienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅž็ตŒๆ”ฏ้…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท innervation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inervaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท innervasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๊ฒฝ ์ง€๋ฐฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุบุฐูŠุฉ ุงู„ุฃุนุตุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inervace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inervรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅž็ปๆ”ฏ้…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ inervacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nervaskipti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะฝะตั€ะฒะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ innervasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inervaciรณn

Word origin

The term 'innervation' originates from the Latin word 'innervare', which means to supply with nerves or to stimulate. It became part of the medical vocabulary in the early 19th century as the study of anatomy and physiology advanced. The roots of the word can be traced back further to the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' and 'nervus' meaning 'nerve'. As medical science developed, the concept of innervation became increasingly important in understanding the relationships between nerve systems and physical movement, leading to its frequent usage in both clinical and educational settings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,283, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.