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neurotomy

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neu·rot·o·my  (n-rt-m, ny-)
n. pl. neu·rot·o·mies
The surgical cutting or stretching of a nerve, usually to relieve pain.
neurotomy [njʊˈrɒtəmɪ]
n pl -mies
(Medicine / Surgery) the surgical cutting of a nerve, esp to relieve intractable pain
neurotomist  n
neurotomy
the cutting of a nerve, as to relieve neuralgia. — neurotomist, n.
See also: Nerves
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