dysafferentation
English
Etymology
dys- + afferent + -ation
Noun
dysafferentation (uncountable)
- (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.
References
- Definition from Redwood & Cleavland Fundamentals of Chiropractic
- Seaman: J Manipulative Physiol Ther 20:634, 1997
- Seaman & Winterstein: J Manipulative Physiol Ther 21(4):267, 1998
- Schaible & Grub: Pain 55:5, 1993
- Burns LA: Effects of upper cervical and upper thoracic lesions J Am Osteopath Assoc 22:266, 1923