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Denervation
Meaning: Loss of nerve supply to a muscle, organ or area of skin, through injury, disease or deliberate procedure.
In practice: Radiofrequency denervation of the facet joints eased his chronic back pain.
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Two questions on related nerves words.
Which word means: The mildest nerve injury, with temporary conduction block but an intact axon.
Answer: Neurapraxia
Which word means: Describing nerves passing through the dense part of the temporal bone, such as the greater one carrying fibres for tear production.
Answer: Petrosal
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