laminectomy


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lam·i·nec·to·my

(lăm′ə-nĕk′tə-mē)
n. pl. lam·i·nec·to·mies
Surgical removal of the posterior arch of a vertebra.
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laminectomy

(ˌlæmɪˈnɛktəmɪ)
n, pl -mies
(Surgery) surgical incision into the backbone to gain access to the spinal cord. Also called: rachiotomy
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Noun 1. laminectomy - surgical removal of the bony arches on one or more vertebrae
ablation, cutting out, extirpation, excision - surgical removal of a body part or tissue
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Translations

lam·i·nec·to·my

n. laminectomía, extirpación de una o varias láminas vertebrales.
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laminectomy

n (pl -mies) laminectomía
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If those treatments don't work, a surgical procedure called decompressive laminectomy removes part of the vertebrae and may relieve pressure on the spinal nerves.
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Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Manoj Krishna from the spinal unit at North Tees University Hospital offered her the chance of a lumbar laminectomy operation which has relieved the pressure.
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