NEUROTOMY

Etymology

Noun

neurotomy (plural neurotomies)

(neuroscience) The dissection, or anatomy, of the nervous system.

(neurology) The division of a nerve, for the relief of neuralgia, or for other purposes

Source: Wiktionary


Neu*rot"o*my, n. Etym: [Neuro- + Gr.

1. The dissection, or anatomy, of the nervous system.

2. (Med.)

Definition: The division of a nerve, for the relief of neuralgia, or for other purposes. Dunglison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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