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Rhizotomy
Noun
Word Frequency:
0.1
Definitions
1.
Noun
The surgical procedure of cutting the anterior or posterior spinal nerve roots in order to relieve pain, or reduce muscle spasms.
Synonyms
rachiotomy
myelotomy
rhachiotomy
foraminotomy
tractotomy
rhinectomy
sympathectomy
phrenicotomy
chordotomy
annulotomy
cordotomy
laminotomy
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