Neurotomy

//nʊəˈɹɑtəmi// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The dissection, or anatomy, of the nervous system.
  2. 2
    The division of a nerve, for the relief of neuralgia, or for other purposes.

Synonyms

All synonyms
lobotomy

Etymology

From neuro- + -tomy.

Related phrases

nervous system

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