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

All other treatments failing, the operation of neurectomy has been advised.

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

The operation of neurectomy was ultimately had recourse to.

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

In cases where no acute inflammatory condition exists, neurectomy is beneficial.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

This operation is performed in the same position as is the higher operation of plantar neurectomy, and may be either internal or external.

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