pallidectomy
pallidectomy
[pal″ĭ-dek´to-me]complete removal of the globus pallidus.
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pal·li·dec·to·my
(pal'i-dek'tŏ-mē),Excision or destruction of the globus pallidus, usually by stereotaxy; a prefix may indicate the method used, for example, chemopallidectomy (destruction by a chemical agent), cryopallidectomy (destruction by cold).
[pallidum + G. ektomē, excision]
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pallidectomy
(păl′ĭ-dĕk′tə-mē)n.
Excision or destruction of the globus pallidus.
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pal·li·dec·to·my
(pal'i-dek'tŏ-mē)Excision or destruction of the globus pallidus, usually by stereotaxy.
[pallidum + G. ektomē, excision]
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