Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Rhizotomy

👉 In the context of medicine, a "rhizotomy" is an operation performed to correct abnormal growth and spread of tumors in the body. It involves cutting away part or all of the tumor with the goal of stopping its growth and spreading outside the body. This procedure is often used for certain types of cancers such as lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer.

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