presacral neurectomy

presacral neurectomy definition - medical

pre·sa·cral neurectomy (prē-sāˈkrəl)

noun
Surgical removal of the presacral plexus to relieve severe dysmenorrhea. Also called Cotte's operation, presacral sympathectomy.

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