retrogasserian neurotomy
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neurotomy — Operative division of a nerve. [neuro + G. tome, a cutting] retrogasserian n. SYN: trigeminal rhizotomy. * * * neu·rot·o·my n(y)u̇ rät ə mē n, pl mies 1) the dissection or cutting of nerves … Medical dictionary
rhizotomy — Section of the spinal nerve roots for the relief of pain or spastic paralysis. SYN: radicotomy, radiculectomy. [G. rhiza, root, + tome, section] anterior r … Medical dictionary
