Nerve stretching

(Med.) the operation of stretching a nerve in order to remedy diseases such as tetanus, which are supposed to be influenced by the condition of the nerve or its connections.

See also: nerve

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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(10,11) These cases have inferred that nerve inflammation, apical crowding, and either optic nerve stretching or compression are possible reasons for vision loss in IOI.
Rapid and complete vision loss due to idiopathic orbital inflammation with partial recovery following orbital decompression

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