Which surgical procedure is used to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve?

A) neurorrhaphy
B) tractotomy
C) neuroplasty
D) laminectomy


D
Explanation: Correct. A laminectomy removes part of a vertebra to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve.

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