Thalamotomy Definition

thălə-mŏtə-mē
thalamotomies
noun
Surgical excision of a portion of the thalamus, usually to relieve tremor, as in Parkinson's disease.
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Noun

Singular:
thalamotomy
Plural:
thalamotomies

Origin of Thalamotomy

  • thalam(us) –tomy

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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