rhizotomy

[rahy-zot-uh-mee]

noun, plural rhi·zot·o·mies. Surgery.

the surgical section or cutting of the spinal nerve roots, usually posterior or sensory roots, to eliminate pain.

Origin of rhizotomy

First recorded in 1910–15; rhizo- + -tomy

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British Dictionary definitions for rhizotomy

rhizotomy

noun plural -mies

surgical incision into the roots of spinal nerves, esp for the relief of pain

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rhizotomy in Medicine

rhizotomy

[rī-zŏt′ə-mē]

n.

Surgical severance of spinal nerve roots, as for the relief of pain.radicotomy radiculectomy