Definition of Discectomy

1. Noun. (context: surgery) The surgical procedure to remove all or part of an intervertebral disc; discotomy. ¹

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Medical Definition of Discectomy

1. Excision, in part or whole, of an intervertebral disk. Synonym: discotomy. Origin: disco-+ G. Ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Discectomy

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discarded
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discarnate
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discectomies
discectomy (current term)
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