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Rhizotomy Definition & Meaning

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

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What does rhizotomy mean?
surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms
What part of speech is rhizotomy?
Rhizotomy is a noun.

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