neurotomy

American  

[noo-rot-uh-mee, nyoo-] / nʊˈrɒt ə mi, nyʊ- /

noun

Surgery.

plural

neurotomies

1. the cutting of a nerve, as to relieve neuralgia.

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neurotomy British  

/ njʊˈrɒtəmɪ /

noun

1. the surgical cutting of a nerve, esp to relieve intractable pain

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Other Word Forms

• neurotomical adjective
• neurotomist noun

Etymology

Origin of neurotomy

First recorded in 1695–1705; neuro- + -tomy

Example Sentences

To relieve the pain, neurotomy may be performed—an operation in which the sense of feeling is destroyed in the foot by cutting out pieces of the nerve at the fetlock.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

But in many instances no treatment will arrest the growth of these bony tumors, and as a palliative measure neurotomy must be resorted to.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

In 1819 Professor Sewell announced himself as the originator of neurotomy.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton

The opponents of neurotomy were, probably, not aware that there is in progression a muscular as well as a tactile sense.'

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton

The word neurotomy, however, used strictly, means the act or practice of dissection of nerves, and, when applied to the operation as practised to-day, describes only a step in the procedure.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton