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Meaning of laminoplasty | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A procedure for treating spinal stenosis by cutting of the lamina on both sides of the affected vertebrae and then "swinging" the freed flap of bone open, thus relieving the pressure on the spinal cord.

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

laminotomy Lamista lamister Lamitan lamivudine Lamjung

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