denervate

tr.v., -vat·ed, -vat·ing, -vates.
To deprive (an organ or body part) of a nerve supply, as by surgically removing or cutting a nerve or by blocking a nerve connection with drugs.

denervation de'ner·va'tion n.

(de′nurvā′shən)
n

The sectioning or removal of a nerve to interrupt the nerve supply to a part.

(dē-nŭr'vāt)
v., -vat·ed, -vat·ing, -vates.

To deprive an organ or body part of a nerve supply, as by surgically removing or cutting a nerve or by blocking a nerve connection with drugs.

de'ner·va'tion n.

Interruption of the nerve connection to an organ or part.

• d. atrophy — reduction in muscle fiber diameter as a result of discontinuation of nerve supply; always accompanied by paralysis; also called neurogenic atrophy.