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(no̵o rät′ə mē, nyo̵o-)

noun pl. neurotomies

the surgical severing of a nerve, as for relieving pain

Origin: neuro- + -tomy

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noun pl. neu·rot·o·mies

The surgical cutting or stretching of a nerve, usually to relieve pain.

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