# microdecompression

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a portion of a herniated nucleus pulposus is removed under magnification.

## Etymology
From micro- + decompression.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/microdecompression