laminectomy
noun
lam·i·nec·to·my
ˌlam-ə-ˈnek-tə-mē
plural laminectomies
: surgical removal of the posterior arch of a vertebra (as to relieve compression of a spinal nerve root)
lumbar laminectomy
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“Laminectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/laminectomy. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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