Definition of Rhizotomy

1. Noun. Surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms.


Definition of Rhizotomy

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

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Definition of Rhizotomy

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Medical Definition of Rhizotomy

1. Surgical interruption of a spinal or cranial nerve root. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rhizotomy

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rhizopods
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rhizopus
rhizopuses
rhizosphere
rhizospheres
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rhizostomata
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rhizotomy (current term)
rhizotron
rhizoxin
rho
rho(d) immune globulin
rhoA p21 geranylgeranyltransferase
rho factor
rho gene
rhodamin
rhodamine
rhodamine B
rhodamines
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rhodammonium
rhodanate

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