Dysafferentation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dysafferentation is a noun meaning (chiropractic) Abnormal afferent input as a result of joint restriction that involves a functional decrease in the activity of large diameter mechanoreceptor afferent fibers and a simultaneous functional increases in the activity of nociceptive afferent nerve fibers.
Meaning
(chiropractic) Abnormal afferent input as a result of joint restriction that involves a functional decrease in the activity of large diameter mechanoreceptor afferent fibers and a simultaneous functional increases in the activity of nociceptive afferent nerve fibers.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reafferentation, dysinnervation, hersage, acanthaesthesia, aphanisis, denervation.
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