Definition of Laminectomy

1. Noun. Surgical removal of the bony arches on one or more vertebrae.


Definition of Laminectomy

1. Noun. (context: surgery) The surgical procedure to remove the bony arch or lamina from one or more vertebrae. ¹

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Medical Definition of Laminectomy

1. A surgical procedure which is designed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve root that is being caused by a slipped or herniated disk in the lumbar spine. This procedure is also used in the treatment of spinal stenosis. This procedure includes removal of a portion of the bone comprising a vertebra. Recovery is generally 7-10 days. An alternative to this is a micro-disc surgery. (27 Jun 1999)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Laminectomy

laminate
laminated
laminated clot
laminated cortex
laminated epithelial plug
laminated epithelium
laminated thrombus
laminates
laminating
lamination
laminations
laminator
laminators
laminectomies
laminectomy (current term)
laming
lamington
lamington drive
lamington drives
lamingtons
laminiferous
laminin receptor
laminins
laminite
laminites
laminitis
laminitises

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