Neurosarcocleisis is a rare medical term referring to the degeneration or death of nervous tissue due to the secretion of proteolytic enzymes. Its spelling is complex, but can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription: /njuːroʊˌsɑːrkoʊklaɪˈsɪs/. The word is composed of neuro-, meaning "relating to nerves," sarco-, meaning "relating to flesh," and -cleisis, meaning "destruction." Neurosarcocleisis is a serious condition that may result in paralysis, muscle weakness, and loss of sensation. Its treatment involves addressing the underlying cause and supportive care.
An operation for the relief of neuralgia, which consists in resection of one of the walls of the osseous canal traversed by the nerve and the transportation of the latter into the soft tissues.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.