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microdecompression

microdecompression noun: a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a portion of a herniated nucleus pulposus is removed under magnification.

Noun

microdecompression (uncountable)

  1. A minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a portion of a herniated nucleus pulposus is removed under magnification.
    Synonyms:
    microdiscectomy

Synonyms of microdecompression

Origin of microdecompression

From micro- + decompression.

Questions about microdecompression

What does microdecompression mean?
Microdecompression means a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a portion of a herniated nucleus pulposus is removed under magnification.
What part of speech is microdecompression?
Microdecompression is a noun.

Words near microdecompression in the dictionary

  1. microdebitage
  2. microdebrider
  3. microdebriders
  4. microdecision
  5. microdecisions
  6. microdecompression
  7. microdefect
  8. microdefects
  9. microdeformation
  10. microdegasser
  11. microdegassers

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