pallidectomy

pallidectomy

 [pal″ĭ-dek´to-me]

complete removal of the globus pallidus.

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]

pallidectomy

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

pallidectomy

(păl′ĭ-dĕk′tə-mē)

n.

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.

pal·li·dec·to·my

(pal'i-dek'tŏ-mē)

Excision or destruction of the globus pallidus, usually by stereotaxy.

[pallidum + G. ektomē, excision]