neurolysis
[ noo-rol-uh-sis, nyoo- ]
/ nʊˈrɒl ə sɪs, nyʊ- /
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noun
Pathology.
- disintegration of nerve tissue.
- exhaustion of a nerve by excess stimulation.
Surgery. separation of adhesions from a nerve fiber.
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OTHER WORDS FROM neurolysis
neu·ro·lyt·ic [noor-uh-lit-ik, nyoor-], /ˌnʊər əˈlɪt ɪk, ˌnyʊər-/, adjectiveWords nearby neurolysis
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Medical definitions for neurolysis
neurolysis
[ nu-rŏl′ĭ-sĭs ]
n.
The breaking down or destruction of nerve tissue, especially as a result of disease.
The surgical freeing of a nerve from inflammatory adhesions.
Other words from neurolysis
neu′ro•lyt′ic (nur′ə-lĭt′ĭk, nyur′-) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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