neurotmesis

[US]/nˌjʊərɒtˈmiːsɪs/
[UK]/nˌʊrɑtˈmisɪs/

Translation

n.A type of severe nerve injury characterized by complete disruption of the axons and surrounding connective tissue.

Example Sentences

the patient suffered complete neurotmesis of the median nerve following the accident.

surgical repair of traumatic neurotmesis often requires microsurgical techniques.

peripheral neurotmesis can result in permanent sensory and motor deficits.

the surgeon performed neurotmesis repair using a nerve graft.

facial neurotmesis required immediate surgical intervention.

the diagnosis of ulnar nerve neurotmesis was confirmed by emg studies.

recovery from neurotmesis depends on the extent of the nerve damage.

traumatic neurotmesis of the brachial plexus can be devastating.

complete neurotmesis typically has a poorer prognosis than neurapraxia.

the microsurgical repair of neurotmesis achieved good functional recovery.

penetrating injuries frequently cause neurotmesis of peripheral nerves.

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