neurotomy

/ˌnjuːrəˈtɒmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical procedure involving the cutting or severing of a nerve or nerves to relieve pain or treat a medical condition

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

Synonyms

  • nerve cutting
  • neurosurgery
  • rhizotomy

Antonyms

  • nerve repair
  • neuromodulation