lamnectomy

/læmˈnɛktəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical procedure involving the removal of a lamina, often performed on the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.

“The doctor recommended a lamnectomy to alleviate the patient’s chronic back pain.”

Synonyms

  • laminectomy
  • spinal surgery

Antonyms

  • vertebroplasty