CH. 15: Surgical Terms

Question 1

ganglionectomy

Answer 1

excision of a ganglion (also called gangliectomy)

Question 2

neurectomy

Answer 2

excision of a nerve

Question 3

neurolysis

Answer 3

loosening, separating a nerve (to release it from surrounding tissues)

Question 4

neuroplasty

Answer 4

surgical repair of a nerve

Question 5

neurorrhaphy

Answer 5

suturing of a nerve

Question 6

neurotomy

Answer 6

incision into a nerve

Question 7

rhizotomy

Answer 7

incision into a nerve root