pallidectomy

pallidectomy

 [pal″ĭ-dek´to-me] complete removal of the globus pallidus.

pal·li·dec·to·my

(pal'i-dek'tŏ-mē), Excision or destruction of the globus pallidus, usually by stereotaxy; a prefix may indicate the method used, for example, chemopallidectomy (destruction by a chemical agent), cryopallidectomy (destruction by cold). [pallidum + G. ektomē, excision]

pallidectomy

(păl′ĭ-dĕk′tə-mē)n. Excision or destruction of the globus pallidus.

pal·li·dec·to·my

(pal'i-dek'tŏ-mē) Excision or destruction of the globus pallidus, usually by stereotaxy. [pallidum + G. ektomē, excision]