Discectomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Discectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical procedure to remove all or part of an intervertebral disc; discotomy.
Meaning
(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove all or part of an intervertebral disc; discotomy.
Word Forms
- discectomies
- diskectomy
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include discotomy, dissection, microdiscectomy, annulotomy, excision, diaphysectomy.
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