Pathology · Nervous System · Hard
Neurotmesis
Meaning: The most severe nerve injury, with complete disruption of the nerve and its sheath.
In practice: Surgical repair is needed and recovery is usually incomplete, because continuity of the nerve has been lost.
Word parts
- neuro- means nerve
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