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discectomy
Excision, in part or whole, of an intervertebral disk (fibro-cartilaginous disc that lies between the vertebral bodies in the spine).

Most commonly a discectomy is done when a disc is herniated (slipped disc) and is causing symptoms of pain and nerve irritation or injury.

Sometimes, a discectomy is done to stop the motion across a portion of the spine and create a solid structure (spinal fusion).

This entry is located in the following units: dis-, di-, dif- (page 8) -ectomy, -ectome, -ectomize (page 8)