adjective
- having had nerve supply restored or reestablished, especially after injury or surgical procedure
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The reinnervated muscle showed improved function after the nerve graft surgery.
- Physical therapy helped strengthen the reinnervated limb.
- The surgeon confirmed that the reinnervated tissue was responding well to stimulation.
- Recovery time varies for reinnervated areas depending on the extent of the original injury.
- The patient’s reinnervated hand gradually regained sensation over several months.
- Researchers studied how quickly reinnervated nerves could restore normal movement.