midline myelotomy

mid·line my·e·lot·o·my

section of the midline transverse fibers of the spinal cord for the treatment of intractable pain. Synonym(s): commissural myelotomy, commissurotomy (2)

midline myelotomy

n. Severing of the midline transverse fibers of the spinal cord.

mid·line my·e·lot·o·my

(mid'līn mī-ĕ-lot'ŏ-mē) Section of the midline transverse fibers of the spinal cord for the treatment of intractable pain.
Synonym(s): commissurotomy (2) .