glycerol rhizotomy en · NOUN
Meanings
- The surgical injection of glycerol into an area where a nerve divides into three main branches. The goal is to selectively damage the nerve in order to interfere with the transmission of the pain signals to the brain.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| glycerol rhizotomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |