reinnervation
/riˌɪnərˈveɪʃən/
noun
- The process of supplying a body part or tissue with new nerve fibers after damage or loss.
- Reinnervation of the injured arm took several months of physical therapy.
- The study focused on reinnervation in patients with spinal cord injuries.
- Doctors were pleased with the reinnervation of the patient's facial muscles after surgery.