Thalamotomy (thalsm = thalamus + tom = cut + y = procedure) was first introduced to the medical world in the 1950s as an invasive procedure for the control of temors such as those associated with Parkinson's disease. Working on the side of the thalamus opposite the side with the tremors, the positive effects are immediate.
Subthalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) is sometimes a perferred procedure since it is not as destructive.
The medical term for a surgical incision into the thalamus is thalamotomy. This procedure is sometimes performed to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease or essential tremor.
Thalamotomy is surgical incision into the thalamus. The thalamus is part of the brain.
Thalamotomy reduces hand and arm tremors by destroying small amounts of tissue in the thalamus.
Cricothyroidotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the cricoid.
encephelotomy
Sphenoidotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the sphenoid bone or sinus.
Adenotomy is surgical incision into a gland.
Thymotomy is surgical incision of the thymus.Thymotomy.
Labyrinthotomy is surgical incision of the labyrinth.
Vagotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision of the vagus nerve.
The medical term for incision of a membrane is "fenestration."
Cerebrotomy is surgical incision into the cerebrum.
Onychotomy is surgical incision of the fingernail or toenail.