pedunculotomy

pedunculotomy
1. A total or partial section of a cerebral peduncle. 2. A mesencephalic pyramidal tractotomy. [peduncle + G. tome, incision]

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pe·dun·cu·lot·o·my pi-.dəŋ-kyə-'lät-ə-mē n, pl -mies surgical incision of a cerebral peduncle for relief of involuntary movements

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • tractotomy — Interruption of a nerve tract in the brainstem or spinal cord. [L. tractus, tract, + G. tome, incision] anterolateral t. SYN: anterolateral cordotomy. intramedullary t. SYN: trigeminal t …   Medical dictionary

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