rhizotomy

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Etymology[edit]

From rhizo- +‎ -tomy.

Noun[edit]

rhizotomy (plural rhizotomies)

  1. (surgery) The surgical procedure of cutting the anterior or posterior spinal nerve roots in order to relieve pain, or reduce muscle spasms.

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