myelotomy
noun
my·e·lot·o·my
ˌmī-ə-ˈlät-ə-mē 
plural myelotomies
: surgical incision of the spinal cord
especially
: section of crossing nerve fibers at the midline of the spinal cord and especially of sensory fibers for the relief of intractable pain
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“Myelotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/myelotomy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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