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Meaning of RHIZOTOMY

Pronunciation:  rI'zâtumee

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms
 

RHIZOTOMY is a 9 letter word that starts with R.

 

 See Also: operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process

 

 

 

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