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laminotomy (lam-i-not-m)
Excision of a portion of a vertebral lamina in which the intervertebral foramen is enlarged by removal of a portion of the lamina. Syn: rachiotomy
[L. lamina, layer, + G. tom, incision hemi-
One-half. Cf. semi- http://www.stedmans.com/section.cfm/45
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∙ 9y agoA hemilaminectomy is a surgery to help alleviate the symptoms of an impinged or irritated nerve root in the spine. Part of a vertebra called a lamina is removed during this procedure.
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