Rhizotomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rhizotomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical procedure of cutting the anterior or posterior spinal nerve roots in order to relieve pain, or reduce muscle spasms.
Meaning
(surgery) The surgical procedure of cutting the anterior or posterior spinal nerve roots in order to relieve pain, or reduce muscle spasms.
Word Forms
- rhizotomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rachiotomy, myelotomy, rhachiotomy, foraminotomy, tractotomy, rhinectomy.
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