cordotomy en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English cord Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Indo-European *temh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-né- Ancient Greek τέμνω (témnō)der. English -tomy English -otomy English cordotomy From cord + -otomy.
Meanings
- The surgical procedure for selectively disabling pain-conducting nerve paths in the spinal cord to relieve chronic pain.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cordotomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| chordotomy | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
es cordotomía (surgical procedure)