rhizotomy
26 points
English
9 letters
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Valid in: North American word list
Definitions
noun
surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
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plural rhizotomies
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
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