Neurotomy

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Neurotomy \Neu*rot"o*my\, n. [Neuro- + Gr. te`mnein to cut.]
     1. The dissection, or anatomy, of the nervous system.
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     2. (Med.) The division of a nerve, for the relief of
        neuralgia, or for other purposes. --Dunglison.


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