cordotomy

cor·dot·o·my

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-dot-uh-mee]
- /kɔrˈdɒt ə mi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-dot-uh-mee]
- /kɔrˈdɒt ə mi/

Definitions of cordotomy word

noun cordotomy a sugrical method of pain relief in which nerves in the spinal cord are cut 3
noun plural cordotomy the surgical severance of certain nerve fibers of the spinal cord to alleviate intractable pain. 1
noun cordotomy (surgery) The surgical procedure for selectively disabling pain-conducting nerve paths in the spinal cord to relieve chronic pain. 0

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cordotomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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