corectomy

/kɒrɛkˈtɒmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical operation to remove a portion of the spinal cord, especially to relieve intractable pain

“The doctor decided to perform a corectomy to alleviate the patient’s chronic pain.”

Synonyms

  • cordotomy
  • spinal cord surgery

Antonyms

  • cordotomy reversal
  • surgical pain relief