RHIZOTOMY

rhizotomy

(noun) surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rhizotomy (plural rhizotomies)

(surgery) The surgical procedure of cutting the anterior or posterior spinal nerve roots in order to relieve pain, or reduce muscle spasms.

Source: Wiktionary



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