surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms
RHIZOTOMY is a
9
letter word starting with
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Definitions & Synonyms
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A surgical procedure to sever nerve roots in the spinal cord, generally to relieve pain or improve mobility, is known as RHIZOTOMY.