Neurolysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007881",
  "term": "Neurolysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The chemical or surgical destruction of nerve tissue to relieve pain or spasticity. This procedure involves injecting a neurolytic agent, such as alcohol or phenol, directly onto a nerve or surgically severing it. It is often considered for intractable pain when other treatments have failed.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "nerve",
    "pain"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 888 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/neurolysis/"
}