cordotomy
or chor·dot·o·my
[ kawr-dot-uh-mee ]
/ kɔrˈdɒt ə mi /
noun, plural cor·dot·o·mies.
the surgical severance of certain nerve fibers of the spinal cord to alleviate intractable pain.
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Words nearby cordotomy
cordon, cordonbleu, cordonnet, cordon sanitaire, cordopexy, cordotomy, Cordova, Cordovan, Cordran, cords, corduroy
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Medical definitions for cordotomy
cordotomy
n.
An operation on the spinal cord.
Surgical division of tracts of the spinal cord, as for the relief of severe pain.
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