Deafferentated

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛfˈfeɪˈɹɛntəˈtɛd/

Deafferentated (adjective)

  1. Describes a state where sensory nerves are disconnected, leading to loss of sensory information.

Examples

  • The deafferentated limb showed no response to external stimuli.
  • A deafferentated patient cannot feel touch or pain.

Common collocations: deafferentated nerve, deafferentated area

Synonyms of Deafferentated

Formal

Antonyms of Deafferentated

  • — referring to nerves that carry signals to the brain.