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neurectomy

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

noun

Surgery.
neurectomies plural
  1. the removal of part or all of a nerve.


neurectomy British  
/ njʊˈrɛktəmɪ /

noun

  1. the surgical removal of a nerve segment

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noun

Etymology

Origin of neurectomy

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

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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

The os pedis is also liable to fractures from pricks, from treads in the region of the wings, and from the malnutrition and careless use of the foot sometimes following neurectomy.

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

These lesions may result from a penetrating street nail, or follow plantar or median neurectomy.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

The operation of neurectomy was ultimately had recourse to.

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

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