Spondylotomy

Translation of "spondylotomy" into Russian

Noun

/ˌspɒndɪˈlɒtəmi/

/ˌspɑːndɪˈlɑːtəmi/

spondylotomy

spondylotomies pl

The surgeon performed a spondylotomy to relieve pressure on the spinal cord.

Хирург провел спондилотомию, чтобы снять давление на спинной мозг.

Noun

/ˌspɒndɪˈlɒtəmi/

/ˌspɑːndɪˈlɑːtəmi/

A surgical procedure consisting of cutting through or dividing a vertebra, typically to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or to correct deformity.

Because of the severe compression fracture, the orthopedic team opted for a spondylotomy to decompress the spinal cord.

Adjective

/ˌspɒndɪˈlɒtəmi/

/ˌspɑːndɪˈlɑːtəmi/

Relating to, involving, or used in a spondylotomy.

The surgical tray contained several spondylotomy tools ready for the procedure.