neurectomy

American  

[noo-rek-tuh-mee, nyoo-] / nʊˈrɛk tə mi, nyʊ- /

noun

Surgery.

plural

neurectomies

1. the removal of part or all of a nerve.

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neurectomy British  

/ njʊˈrɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. the surgical removal of a nerve segment

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Etymology

Origin of neurectomy

First recorded in 1855–60; neur- + -ectomy

Example Sentences

I may feel that an alternative procedure would be a better option for you—a presacral neurectomy, for example—and I will let you know as much, but at the end of the day it’s your choice.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2018

Liability of Pricked Foot going undetected.—On account of the warning they convey to the surgeon, first place among the sequelæ of neurectomy must be given to accidents following loss of sensation.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton

The subject must be fit and proper; in particular, the disease for which neurectomy is performed should be suitable in kind, seat, stage, etc.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton

On June 5 ulnar neurectomy was performed, with the result that the mare became sound, and went to work three weeks later.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton

For Navicular Disease, when that malady is diagnosed, the earlier neurectomy is performed the better.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton