rhizotomy
[rahy-zot-uh-mee]
- the surgical section or cutting of the spinal nerve roots, usually posterior or sensory roots, to eliminate pain.
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rhizotomy
- surgical incision into the roots of spinal nerves, esp for the relief of pain
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rhizotomy
(rī-zŏt′ə-mē)- Surgical severance of spinal nerve roots, as for the relief of pain.radicotomy radiculectomy
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