What is another word for Discolysis?
Pronunciation: [dɪskˈɒləsˌɪs] (IPA) 
Discolysis is a medical procedure used to remove the damaged disc material from the spine. There are a few other synonyms used to describe the same procedure, such as disc decompression, disc surgery or disc removal. Discectomy is another term commonly used, which refers to the surgical removal of an intervertebral disc. Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive version of the procedure where surgeons make small incisions to remove disc material. Lumbar decompression surgery is also a synonym for Discolysis, which is often used to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves. All these synonyms refer to the same procedure and are used interchangeably by healthcare professionals.
