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rhizotomy

noun

rhizotomy

noun

Etymology From rhizo- + -tomy.

1

Medicine, Sciences, Surgery The surgical procedure of cutting the anterior or posterior spinal nerve roots in order to relieve pain, or reduce muscle spasms.

Derived terms
glycerol rhizotomy, rhizotomist
Related terms
rhizotomous

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