cordotomy
or chor·dot·o·my
[ kawr-dot-uh-mee ]
/ kɔrˈdɒt ə mi /
noun, plural cor·dot·o·mies.
the surgical severance of certain nerve fibers of the spinal cord to alleviate intractable pain.
Words nearby cordotomy
cordon bleu,
cordon sanitaire,
cordonbleu,
cordonnet,
cordopexy,
cordotomy,
cordova,
cordovan,
cords,
corduroy,
corduroy road
Medical definitions for cordotomy
cordotomy
n.
An operation on the spinal cord.
Surgical division of tracts of the spinal cord, as for the relief of severe pain.