rhizotomy

rhi·zot·o·my

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahy-zot-uh-mee]
- /raɪˈzɒt ə mi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahy-zot-uh-mee]
- /raɪˈzɒt ə mi/

Definitions of rhizotomy word

noun plural rhizotomy the surgical section or cutting of the spinal nerve roots, usually posterior or sensory roots, to eliminate pain. 1
noun rhizotomy surgical incision into the roots of spinal nerves, esp for the relief of pain 0
noun rhizotomy a surgical cutting of the spinal nerve roots, esp. of the posterior nerves, as for relieving pain 0

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Origin of rhizotomy

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; rhizo- + -tomy

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Parts of speech for Rhizotomy

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rhizotomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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