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rhizotomy /rhi·zot·o·my/ (ri-zot´ah-me) interruption of a cranial or spinal nerve root, such as by chemicals or radio waves.
percutaneous rhizotomy that performed without brain surgery, such as by means of glycerol or radio waves.
rhizotomy [rīzot′əmē] the surgical resection of the dorsal root of a spinal nerve, performed to relieve pain and sometimes to decrease spasms. rhizotomy [ri-zot´ah-me] division or transection of a nerve root, either within the spinal canal or outside it.
rhizotomy division or transection of a nerve root, either within the spinal canal or outside it.
rhizotomy Pain management The surgical disruption of a cranial or spinal nerve root, as a means of limiting pain. See Radiofrequency thermal rhizotomy. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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