- splanchnicectomy
- Resection of the splanchnic nerves and usually of the celiac ganglion as well. [splanchni- + G. ektome, excision]
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splanch·ni·cec·to·my .splaŋk-nə-'sek-tə-mē n, pl -mies surgical excision of a segment of one or more splanchnic nerves to relieve hypertension* * *
splanch·ni·cec·to·my (splank″nĭ-sekґtə-me) [splanchnic + -ectomy] resection of one or more of the splanchnic nerves for the treatment of hypertension or intractable pain.
Medical dictionary. 2011.