tractotomy

tractotomy

 [trak-tot´ah-me] transection of a nerve tract in the central nervous system, usually for the relief of intractable pain.

trac·tot·o·my

(trak-tot'ŏ-mē), Interruption of a nerve tract in the brainstem or spinal cord. [L. tractus, tract, + G. tomē, incision]

tractotomy

(trăk-tŏt′ə-mē)n. Incision of a nerve tract in the brainstem or spinal cord, usually for the relief of pain.

trac·tot·o·my

(trak-tot'ŏ-mē) Interruption of a nerve tract in the brainstem or spinal cord. [L. tractus, tract, + G. tomē, incision]