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neurorrhaphy

neurorrhaphy

9.9
A surgery that joins a cut nerve by sewing its ends together so it can work again
  • noun
  • /nʊəˈrɔːrəfi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : neurorrafia
  • After the injury, the doctor explained that a neurorrhaphy would be necessary to reconnect the severed nerve.

Examples

  • The surgeon performed a neurorrhaphy to repair the damaged nerve and restore sensation.

  • During the procedure, the team ensured the neurorrhaphy was done meticulously to promote healing and function.

  • It has the advantages of a single neurorrhaphy in close proximity to the target muscle and a single operative site.

    Academic text (2015)

  • A neurorrhaphy can be performed between the flap sensory nerve and the lingual nerve in oropharynx reconstruction.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Neurorrhaphy between the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve and the lingual stump was completed under a microscope using 10-0 nylon sutures.

    Academic text (2010)

Synonyms

neuroplasty
vsneurorrhaphy
  • Specialized
9.9

A surgery that fixes damaged nerves to restore movement or feeling

is specifically about stitching a completely severed nerve back together

How Invasive

neurectomy
  • Specialized
9.9
neurorrhaphy
  • Specialized
9.9
neurolysis
  • Specialized
9.9
nerve block anesthesia
  • Specialized
4.3

Surface Forms

neurorrhaphy singular
neurorrhaphies plural

Morphology

neurorrhaphy = neuro (opaque) = neuro + rrhaph + y

This is a technical medical formation built from the combining form neuro- and the surgical suffix -rrhaphy, so the meaning is not readily guessable for most learners.

Etymology

Neurorrhaphy comes from the parts neuro- meaning 'nerve' and -rrhaphy meaning 'to sew' or 'stitch'. So it literally means 'sewing a nerve' and tells you it is the operation to stitch a cut nerve back together.