neurolysis

neurolysis
neurolytic /noor'euh lit"ik, nyoor'-/, adj.
/noo rol"euh sis, nyoo-/, n.
1. Pathol.
a. disintegration of nerve tissue.
b. exhaustion of a nerve by excess stimulation.
2. Surg. separation of adhesions from a nerve fiber.
[NEURO- + -LYSIS]

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