"pallidotomy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pallidotomies [plural]
Etymology: From pallido- + -tomy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|pallido|tomy}} pallido- + -tomy Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} pallidotomy (countable and uncountable, plural pallidotomies)
  1. A neurosurgical procedure whereby a tiny electrical probe is placed in the globus pallidus and heated in order to destroy a small area of brain cells. Wikipedia link: pallidotomy Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: pallidectomy

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