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innervate

Definition of innervate

verb

[with object] Anatomy & Zoology
  • supply (an organ or other body part) with nerves.

Derivatives

innervation

Pronunciation: /-ˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from in-2 'into' + nerve + -ate3

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