Laminectomy is a medical procedure in which part of a vertebral bone (the lamina) is removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. The term combines the lamina with the Greek -ectomy meaning 'excision' or 'removal.' It is a specialized clinical noun used in neurosurgery and radiology contexts. Usage often appears in patient education and surgical planning discussions.
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1:03Craniotomy
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1:08Cricothyrotomy
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1:01Discectomy
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1:06Endarterectomy
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1:02Endoscopy
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1:04Enucleation
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1:28Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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1:02Ileostomy
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1:02Laminectomy
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