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LAMINECTOMY

\lˌamɪnˈɛktəmˌɪ], \lˌamɪnˈɛktəmˌɪ], \l_ˌa_m_ɪ_n_ˈɛ_k_t_ə_m_ˌɪ]\

Definitions of LAMINECTOMY

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1900 - A dictionary of medicine and the allied sciences
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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Excision of the posterior arch of a vertebra. (Dorland, 28th ed)

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

[Greek] Excision of the lamina of a vertebra.

1900 - A dictionary of medicine and the allied sciences
By Alexander Duane

The operation of removing one or more of the posterior spinal arches. [Lat., Gr.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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