rhizotomy (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut
def done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms
Outgoing links
Hypernym operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
Incoming links
Hyponym operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process

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