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Meaning of "neurotomy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NEUROTOMY

neurotomy  [njʊˈrɒtəmɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NEUROTOMY

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Neurotomy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NEUROTOMY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Neurotomy

Neurotomy may refer to the application of heat or freezing to sensory nerve fibers to cause their temporary degeneration, usually to relieve pain. Neurotomy and neurolysis are forms of neurolytic block. "Neurotomy" is sometimes used as a synonym for neurectomy, the surgical cutting or removal of nervous tissue.

Definition of neurotomy in the English dictionary

The definition of neurotomy in the dictionary is the surgical cutting of a nerve, esp to relieve intractable pain.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NEUROTOMY


craniotomy
ˌkreɪnɪˈɒtəmɪ
dichotomy
daɪˈkɒtəmɪ
enterotomy
ˌɛntəˈrɒtəmɪ
episiotomy
əˌpiːzɪˈɒtəmɪ
gastrotomy
ɡæsˈtrɒtəmɪ
hysterotomy
ˌhɪstəˈrɒtəmɪ
laparotomy
ˌlæpəˈrɒtəmɪ
lobotomy
ləʊˈbɒtəmɪ
microtomy
maɪˈkrɒtəmɪ
necrotomy
nɛˈkrɒtəmɪ
nephrotomy
nɪˈfrɒtəmɪ
osteotomy
ˌɒstɪˈɒtəmɪ
phlebotomy
flɪˈbɒtəmɪ
pleurotomy
plʊˈrɒtəmɪ
rhizotomy
raɪˈzɒtəmɪ
sclerotomy
sklɪəˈrɒtəmɪ
thoracotomy
ˌθɔːrəˈkɒtəmɪ
ultramicrotomy
ˌʌltrəmaɪˈkrɒtəmɪ
uterotomy
ˌjuːtəˈrɒtəmɪ
vagotomy
væˈɡɒtəmɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NEUROTOMY

neurosis
neurospora
neurosurgeon
neurosurgery
neurosurgical
neurosurgically
neurosyphilis
neurotic
neurotically
neuroticism
neurotomies
neurotomist
neurotoxic
neurotoxicity
neurotoxin
neurotransmitter
neurotrophic
neurotrophy
neurotropic
neurovascular

WORDS THAT END LIKE NEUROTOMY

amniotomy
anatomy
arteriotomy
autotomy
cordotomy
cystotomy
iridotomy
keratotomy
lithotomy
myringotomy
oncotomy
ovariotomy
radial keratotomy
scotomy
stereotomy
symphyseotomy
symphysiotomy
syringotomy
tenotomy
trichotomy
varicotomy

Synonyms and antonyms of neurotomy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «neurotomy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NEUROTOMY

Find out the translation of neurotomy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of neurotomy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «neurotomy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

神经切断术
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

neurotomía
570 millions of speakers

English

neurotomy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

neurotomy
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بضع العصب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

невротомия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

neurotomia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

neurotomy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

neurotomie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Neurotomi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

neurotomy
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

神経切離
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

neurotomy
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Neurotomi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

neurotomy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

neurotomy
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

न्यूरोटमी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

nörotomi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

neurotomy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

neurotomy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

невротомія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

neurotomy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

νευροτομής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

neurotomy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

neurotomy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

neurotomy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of neurotomy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NEUROTOMY»

The term «neurotomy» is normally little used and occupies the 132.540 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NEUROTOMY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about neurotomy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NEUROTOMY»

Discover the use of neurotomy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to neurotomy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Median Neurotomy in the Treatment of Chronic Tendinitis and ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Pellerin C, 2013
2
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice
Radiofrequency Neurotomy Rndiofrequency neurotomy interrupts the nociceptive afferent from the Z joint by thermally coagulating the two medial branches that innervate a given Z joint. The exposed terminal portion of radiofrequency probe ...
Joel A. DeLisa, Bruce M. Gans, Nicholas E. Walsh, 2005
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Cousins and Bridenbaugh's Neural Blockade in Clinical ...
With proper anatomic position and concordant stimulation, two cycles of lesion are sufficient for the medial branch neurotomy at C3 to C7. However, two or three consecutive lesions, made by repositioning the cannula cephalad and caudad, ...
Michael J. Cousins, Phillip O. Bridenbaugh, Daniel B. Carr, 2009
4
Bonica's Management of Pain
Once so diagnosed, third occipital headache can be treated by third occipital RF neurotomy. The TON crosses the C2-C3 zygapophysial joint transversely and may lie anywhere along the height of the C3 superior articular process, but more  ...
Scott Fishman, Jane Ballantyne, James P. Rathmell, 2010
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Chronic Daily Headache for Clinicians
Figure 12-4 Lateral radiograph showing an electrode in place for a third occipital radiofrequency neurotomy. injection would seem to be a safe and expedient intervention that could benefit some patients. It is possible to denervate the C2-3  ...
Peter J. Goadsby, Stephen D. Silberstein, David Dodick, 2005
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The modern horse doctor: containing practical observations ...
See Neurotomy. OPERATION FOR NEUROTOMY. — (Nerving.) Neurotomy consists in a division or excision of a portion of nervous fibre. The operation has, to some extent, received the cold shoulder from very many horsemen in this country, ...
George H. Dadd, 1854
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Schmidek and Sweet: Operative Neurosurgical Techniques ...
A B FIGURE 122-4 Hamstring neurotomy. A, The skin incision for a hamstring neurotomy (on the right side) is located on the midline between the ischial tuberosity (IT) and the greater trochanter (GT) (1). A transverse incision can also be ...
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, 2012
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Schmidek and Sweet: Operative Neurosurgical Techniques: ...
A, The skin incision for a hamstring neurotomy (on the right side) is located on the midline between the ischial tuberosity (IT) and the greater trochanter (GT) (1). A transverse incision can also be performed at the gluteal fold (2), centered on the  ...
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, 2012
9
The Veterinarian
Clinical Chair — Neurotomy. During this year this operation has been performed in many and various cases, with the especial view of palliating the consequences of navicularthritis. We deem it, therefore, not out of place here to call to mind the ...
mr. percival, 1853
10
Textbook of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
U Figure 115-6 (a) Skin incision for right femoral neurotomy, below the inguinal ligament, laterally to the femoral artery (1) or horizontal in the hip flexion fold (2) for better aesthetic results. (b) Dissection of the right femoral nerve (FN) and its ...
Andres M. Lozano, Philip L. Gildenberg, Ronald R. Tasker, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NEUROTOMY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term neurotomy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Back to be front
Adding to the doctor's arsenal is radio frequency neurotomy, a form of treatment which can provide almost magical relief from acute pain. «The Hindu, Jul 15»
2
Dr K, 07/14/15
Less commonly, radiofrequency neurotomy may be used. This procedure uses heat to block nerves from conducting pain signals. Whiplash ... «Lincoln Journal Star, Jul 15»
3
Physical therapy, gentle exercise ease whiplash pain
Less commonly, radiofrequency neurotomy may be used. This procedure uses heat to block nerves from conducting pain signals. Whiplash ... «Beatrice Daily Sun, Jul 15»
4
How to Talk to Your Pain Doctor – One Patient's Response
Interventional treatments, like medial-branch neurotomy reduce my pain by 50% when performed by a good technician. Walking helps, as does ... «National Pain Report, May 15»
5
Chronic pain does not end with pills: New alternative pain options …
... and pain physician at National Spine and Pain Centers, he learned about a treatment option called radiofrequency neurotomy. During the ... «WTOP, Apr 15»
6
Jury Awards $13.5M Verdict in Case of 3½ Year-Old Boy Physically …
Over time this did not get better and Jon started a course of treatment and eventually underwent RFN (radiofrequency neurotomy) treatments. «PR Web, Feb 15»
7
3 Ways 2 Heal: Easton Hospital's Comprehensive Approach to …
... and alternative,” he says. “We offer platelet-rich plasma therapy, stem cell injection, radiofrequency neurotomy and spinal cord stimulation.” ... «MD News, Jan 15»
8
Health Sense: Dealing with real pains in the neck
Then there are facet blocks and fadio-frequency (RF) neurotomy, a minimally-invasive technique to reduce neck pain. A fine needle is inserted ... «Jakarta Post, Jan 15»
9
'It felt like my bones were on top of each other, grinding together …
One day an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at the hospital suggested she try Coolief for Genicular Neurotomy. The new ... «Chicago Defender, Oct 14»
10
San Antonio Pain Management Clinic, Premier Pain Consultants …
By adding radiofrequency neurotomy procedures (another name for it), patients now have an amazing therapy for long term relief. Studies on ... «PR Web, Oct 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Neurotomy [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/neurotomy>. Apr 2024 ».
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