Neurotomy Definition

no͝o-rŏtə-mē, nyo͝o-
neurotomies
noun
The surgical severing of a nerve, as for relieving pain.
Webster's New World

(neuroscience) The dissection, or anatomy, of the nervous system.

Wiktionary

(neurology) The division of a nerve, for the relief of neuralgia, or for other purposes - Dunglison.

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Other Word Forms of Neurotomy

Noun

Singular:
neurotomy
Plural:
neurotomies

Origin of Neurotomy

  • From neuro- and Ancient Greek τόμος (tomos, “a cut, slice").

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