neurotomy

Meanings

• Noun

  A surgical procedure that involves cutting or severing nerves.

  - "The neurosurgeon performed a neurotomy to alleviate the patient's chronic pain."
  - "The neurotomy procedure was a success, and the patient's symptoms improved significantly."

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Pronunciation

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Variants

List of all variants of neurotomy that leads to same result
leukotomies , leukotomy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'neuron' meaning nerve and 'tomē' meaning cutting.

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Trivia

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1. Neurotomy was first performed in ancient Egypt around 3000 BC.

2. The first successful neurotomy for trigeminal neuralgia was performed by Dr. Dent in 1888.

3. Neurotomy is not limited to humans and is also used in veterinary medicine to treat nerve injuries in animals.

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Related Concepts

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1. Neurosurgery: A medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system.

2. Peripheral Nerve Injuries: Damage to the peripheral nerves, which can result in loss of sensation, muscle weakness, or paralysis.

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Culture

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Neurotomy has been used in various medical contexts, including the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia and peripheral nerve injuries.

How to Memorize "neurotomy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a surgeon cutting through a bundle of nerves with a sharp instrument.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'neurotomy' with the idea of nerve surgery or cutting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym N-EURO-TO-MY: Nerve, Excise, Understand, Repair, Operate, Treat, and Measure.

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