Cordotomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cordotomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical procedure for selectively disabling pain-conducting nerve paths in the spinal cord to relieve chronic pain.
Meaning
(surgery) The surgical procedure for selectively disabling pain-conducting nerve paths in the spinal cord to relieve chronic pain.
Word Forms
- cordotomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anterolateral, chordotomy, cordectomy, tractotomy, myelotomy, cardiotomy.
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