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Laminectomy

Definition: A surgical procedure that involves the removal or trimming of the lamina (a part of the vertebral bone) to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves.

Examples:

1. He underwent a laminectomy to alleviate the chronic back pain caused by a herniated disc.
2. The surgeon performed a laminectomy on the patient with spinal stenosis to create more space for the compressed nerves.

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