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neurotomy

American  
[noo-rot-uh-mee, nyoo-] / nʊˈrɒt ə mi, nyʊ- /

noun

Surgery.

plural

neurotomies
  1. the cutting of a nerve, as to relieve neuralgia.


neurotomy British  
/ njʊˈrɒtəmɪ /

noun

  1. the surgical cutting of a nerve, esp to relieve intractable pain

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Etymology

Origin of neurotomy

First recorded in 1695–1705; neuro- + -tomy

Example Sentences

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In 1819 Professor Sewell announced himself as the originator of neurotomy.

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

The opponents of neurotomy were, probably, not aware that there is in progression a muscular as well as a tactile sense.'

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

Its most frequent occurrence is found after the operation of neurotomy for foot lameness, and it may appear after the lapse of months or even years.

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

The word neurotomy, however, used strictly, means the act or practice of dissection of nerves, and, when applied to the operation as practised to-day, describes only a step in the procedure.

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

But in many instances no treatment will arrest the growth of these bony tumors, and as a palliative measure neurotomy must be resorted to.

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

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