neurectomy

[ noo-rek-tuh-mee, nyoo- ]

/ nʊˈrɛk tə mi, nyʊ- /

the removal of part or all of a nerve.

Origin of neurectomy

First recorded in 1855–60; neur- + -ectomy

This we learn from a letter written by him to Sewell, in which he laid claim to being the originator of neurectomy.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot |Harry Caulton Reeks
Its consequences are not so serious as those of neurectomy, and it decongests tissues which neurectomy congests.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot |Harry Caulton Reeks
In that case, neurectomy must necessarily be performed again.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot |Harry Caulton Reeks
No neurectomy should be undertaken unless this contingency has been allowed for.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot |Harry Caulton Reeks

There are few cases then, where neurectomy is materially helpful.

Lameness of the Horse |John Victor Lacroix

neurectomy

/ (njʊˈrɛktəmɪ) /

the surgical removal of a nerve segment

neurectomy

[ nu-rĕk′tə-mē ]

Surgical removal of a nerve or part of a nerve.