Ganglionectomies

/ˌɡæŋɡliəˈnɛktəmiz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of ganglionectomy; multiple surgical procedures in which ganglia are removed from the nervous system.

Etymology

From ganglionectomy (ganglion + Greek 'ektome' meaning cutting out or excision) plus the plural suffix -ies. Medical plural conventions change -y to -ies when pluralizing.

Kelly Says

Surgeons perform ganglionectomies for severe chronic pain conditions—they literally cut out the nerve relay station causing the pain, like disconnecting an alarm that won't stop ringing!

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