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Laminectomy

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Laminectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical procedure to remove the bony arch or lamina from one or more vertebrae.

Meaning

(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove the bony arch or lamina from one or more vertebrae.

Word Forms

Synonyms for laminectomy

Depending on context, synonyms include rachiotomy.

rachiotomy

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include decompressive, laminotomy, laminoforaminotomy, laminoplasty, hemilaminectomy, hemilaminotomy.

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