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laminec·to·my
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Princeton's WordNet
laminectomynoun
surgical removal of the bony arches on one or more vertebrae
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laminectomynoun
The surgical procedure to remove the bony arch or lamina from one or more vertebrae.
Etymology: From lamina + -ectomy
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Laminectomy
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a portion of a vertebra called the lamina, which is the roof of the spinal canal. It is a major spine operation with residual scar tissue and may result in postlaminectomy syndrome. Depending on the problem, more conservative treatments (e.g., small endoscopic procedures, without bone removal) may be viable.
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laminectomy
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a portion of the vertebral bone called the lamina, which is mainly performed to alleviate pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. Most commonly, it's used to treat conditions such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or other spinal-related problems causing pain or discomfort. This procedure can also be performed to access the spinal cord or nerves during other surgeries.
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Laminectomy
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a portion of the vertebral bone called the lamina. At its most minimally invasive, the procedure requires only small skin incisions. The back muscles are pushed aside rather than cut and the parts of the vertebra adjacent to the lamina are left intact. Recovery occurs within a few days.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Laminectomy
A surgical procedure that entails removing all (laminectomy) or part (laminotomy) of selected vertebral lamina to relieve pressure on the SPINAL CORD and/or SPINAL NERVE ROOTS. Vertebral lamina is the thin flattened posterior wall of vertebral arch that forms the vertebral foramen through which pass the spinal cord and nerve roots.
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