Definition of rhizotomy Rhizotomy

rhi•zot•o•my

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What does rhizotomy mean?

WordNet

Noun

Plural: rhizotomies

rhizotomy - surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms

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rhizotomy (Noun)
The surgical procedure of cutting the anterior or posterior spinal nerve root s in order to relieve pain, or reduce muscle spasms.