noun
decompression surgery
Medical term for a surgical procedure that relieves pressure on a body part, such as the spine or brain.
椎間板ヘルニアの治療で減圧手術を受けた。
I underwent decompression surgery for a herniated disc.
減圧手術は、神経への圧迫を取り除くために行われる。
Decompression surgery is performed to relieve pressure on nerves.
Compound of 減圧 (げんあつ, 'decompression') and 手術 (しゅじゅつ, 'surgery').