pallidectomy

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pallidectomy /pal·li·dec·to·my/ (pal″ĭ-dek´tah-me) extirpation of the globus pallidus.

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Excision or destruction of the globus pallidus.

pallidectomy

[pal′idek′təmē]

Etymology: L, pallidus, pale; Gk exome, cutting out

the destruction of all or part of the globus pallidus by chemicals or freezing, in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

pallidectomy [pal″ĭ-dek´to-me]

complete removal of the globus pallidus.

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