What is another word for foraminotomy?
Pronunciation: [fˌɔːɹɐmɪnˈɒtəmɪ] (IPA) 
Foraminotomy is a surgical procedure utilized to relieve a compressed nerve caused by a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. There are several synonyms for the term foraminotomy, including discectomy, laminectomy, decompression surgery, nerve root decompression, and spinal cord decompression. Discectomy is a surgical removal of the herniated portion of a disc to reduce pressure on spinal nerves. Laminectomy is the removal of a portion of the vertebrae to reduce compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots. Decompression surgery is a general term for a variety of surgical procedures aimed at relieving nerve pressure caused by spinal stenosis or a herniated disc.
