cordotomy

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Etymology[edit]

From cord +‎ -otomy.

Noun[edit]

cordotomy (plural cordotomies)

  1. (surgery) The surgical procedure for selectively disabling pain-conducting nerve paths in the spinal cord to relieve chronic pain.

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