renervate means to restore nerve stimulation to. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.
verb
- To restore nerve stimulation to.“Subsequently, studies by Lugaro (104), Ramón y Cajal (161), Van Harrelveld (202), Edds (49), and Hoffman (72) provided anatomic and physiologic evidence that intact fibers from partially cut peripheral nerves can generate axon sprouts that renervate muscles.”
- (of a body part) To regain nerve stimulation.“In addition to that, Dr. Shumway would tell you that hearts tend to renervate after six months.”
- To have one's strength to return.