neurotomies
/nʊˈrɑtəmiz/
noun
- Surgical procedures that cut or sever a nerve, usually to relieve chronic pain or treat certain medical conditions.
- The surgeon performed several neurotomies to stop the patient's severe facial pain.
- Neurotomies are sometimes used as a last resort when other pain treatments fail.
- After two neurotomies, his back pain was finally under control.
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