Medical Definition of Thalamotomy
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Destruction of a selected portion of the thalamus by stereotaxy for the relief of pain, involuntary movements, epilepsy, and, rarely, emotional disturbances; produces few, if any, neurological deficits or undesirable personality changes.
Origin: thalamus + G. Tome, incision
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thalamotomy
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