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neurolysis

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[noo-rol-uh-sis, nyoo-] / nʊˈrɒl ə sɪs, nyʊ- /

noun

  1. Pathology.

    1. disintegration of nerve tissue.

    2. exhaustion of a nerve by excess stimulation.

  2. Surgery. separation of adhesions from a nerve fiber.

Other Word Forms

  • neurolytic adjective

Etymology

Origin of neurolysis

neuro- + -lysis

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