neurotomy

noun

neu·​rot·​o·​my n(y)u̇-ˈrät-ə-mē How to pronounce neurotomy (audio)
plural neurotomies
1
: the dissection or cutting of nerves
2
: the division of a nerve (as to relieve neuralgia)

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“Neurotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neurotomy. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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