rhizotomy

Noun
  1. Surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut;
    Done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms (synset 100692583)
    is a type of: operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process - a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body

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