The surgical term neurolysis is defined as
A)suturing of a nerve.
B)surgical repair of a nerve.
C)loosening,separating a nerve.
D)incision into a nerve root.

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Neurolysis is the surgical intervention which involves loosening or separating a nerve from surrounding tissue in order to relieve pressure or  release entrapment, thereby restoring nerve function. It is not the same as suturing or repairing a nerve, D is incorrect.

The Surgical Term Neurolysis Is Defined as