"laminectomy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: laminectomies [plural]
Etymology: From lamino- + -ectomy. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|lamino-|-ectomy}} lamino- + -ectomy Head templates: {{en-noun}} laminectomy (plural laminectomies)
  1. (surgery) The surgical procedure to remove the bony arch or lamina from one or more vertebrae. Wikipedia link: laminectomy Categories (topical): Surgery Synonyms: rachiotomy

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