ALL meanings of rhizotomy
rhi·zot·o·my
R r - 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