neurolysis

neurolysis definition - medical

neu·rol·y·sis (no͝o-rŏlˈĭ-sĭs)

noun
  1. The breaking down or destruction of nerve tissue, especially as a result of disease.
  2. The surgical freeing of a nerve from inflammatory adhesions.

Related Forms:

  • neuˌro·lytˈic (no͝orˌə-lĭtˈĭk, nyo͝orˌ-) adjective

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