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rhizotomy

noun

Surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms

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9
Starts with
R
Ends with
Y
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
26

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noun

  1. Surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms

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