Also known as: lam.
LAM has various meanings in the Common Medical category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of LAM in Common Medical.
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a portion of the vertebral bone called the lamina. The back muscles are pushed aside rather than cut and the parts of the vertebra adjacent to the lamina are left intact. Recovery typically occurs within a few days.
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