RHIZOTOMY
\ɹa͡ɪzˈɒtəmɪ], \ɹaɪzˈɒtəmɪ], \ɹ_aɪ_z_ˈɒ_t_ə_m_ɪ]\
Definitions of RHIZOTOMY
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surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms
By Princeton University
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