Innervation
(noun)
- The process or state of being supplied with nerves.
- The supply of nerves to an organ or body part.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from french innervation, from innervate, based on nerve. the current sense of the word dates from the early 20th century.
Examples:
- The innervation of the heart controls its rhythmic beating.
- The innervation of the muscles allows us to control our movements.
- Innervation plays a crucial role in the proper functioning of the body.
- An injury to the innervation of a limb can cause numbness or paralysis.
- The innervation of the digestive system regulates the movement of food.