It's pronounced “inNERVate," accent on the “nerve.” To innervate is “to supply nerves to.” It also means “to stimulate” or “to supply with energy.” The word innervate sounds like what it is — it means to “put the nerves into” something.

Is innervation a word?

the act of innervating; state of being innervated. Anatomy. the distribution of nerves to a part.

What is meant by innervation?

Medical Definition of innervation

1 : the process of innervating or the state of being innervated especially : the nervous excitation necessary for the maintenance of the life and functions of the various organs. 2 : the distribution of nerves to or in a part.