axonotmesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of nerve crush injury associated with disruption of the neuronal axon, but with maintenance of the myelin sheath.

Word forms

axonotmesis axonotmeses

Etymology

From axono- + tmesis.

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