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rhizotomy
[ rahy-zot-uh-mee ]
noun
, Surgery.
, plural rhi·zot·o·mies.
- the surgical section or cutting of the spinal nerve roots, usually posterior or sensory roots, to eliminate pain.
rhizotomy
/ raɪˈzɒtəmɪ /
noun
- surgical incision into the roots of spinal nerves, esp for the relief of pain
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