neurotomy
[ noo-rot-uh-mee, nyoo- ]
noun,plural neu·rot·o·mies.Surgery.
the cutting of a nerve, as to relieve neuralgia.
Origin of neurotomy
1Other words from neurotomy
- neu·ro·tom·i·cal [noor-uh-tom-i-kuhl, nyoor-], /ˌnʊər əˈtɒm ɪ kəl, ˌnyʊər-/, adjective
- neu·rot·o·mist, noun
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How to use neurotomy in a sentence
The opponents of neurotomy were, probably, not aware that there is in progression a muscular as well as a tactile sense.'
Diseases of the Horse's Foot | Harry Caulton ReeksIn 1819 Professor Sewell announced himself as the originator of neurotomy.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot | Harry Caulton Reeksneurotomy, nū-rot′om-i, n. the cutting or dissection of a nerve.
British Dictionary definitions for neurotomy
neurotomy
/ (njʊˈrɒtəmɪ) /
nounplural -mies
the surgical cutting of a nerve, esp to relieve intractable pain
Derived forms of neurotomy
- neurotomist, noun
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