ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include rachiotomy, myelotomy, rhachiotomy, foraminotomy, tractotomy, rhinectomy.

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