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pallidotomy Synonyms
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A neurosurgical procedure involving the precise, permanent destruction of a tiny area in the globus pallidus of the brain, performed to alleviate involuntary movements and severe muscle rigidity often associated with advanced Parkinson's disease.
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"Before the widespread adoption of deep brain stimulation, a neurosurgery was commonly performed to reduce the debilitating tremors caused by Parkinson's disease."
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pallidotomy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pallidotomy