rhizotomy

[ rahy-zot-uh-mee ]
/ raɪˈzɒt ə mi /

noun, plural rhi·zot·o·mies. Surgery.

the surgical section or cutting of the spinal nerve roots, usually posterior or sensory roots, to eliminate pain.

Origin of rhizotomy

First recorded in 1910–15; rhizo- + -tomy

Words nearby rhizotomy

British Dictionary definitions for rhizotomy

rhizotomy
/ (raɪˈzɒtəmɪ) /

noun plural -mies

surgical incision into the roots of spinal nerves, esp for the relief of pain

Medical definitions for rhizotomy

rhizotomy
[ rī-zŏtə-mē ]

n.

Surgical severance of spinal nerve roots, as for the relief of pain. radicotomy radiculectomy