[crusty old prospector]

Is that the same as what they used to call a neurotomy?

[Bama_84_928]

had to look that one up, instead of cutting, they burn them:
neu·rot·o·my
/ˌn(y)o͝oˈrädəmē/
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noun
noun: neurotomy

the surgical cutting of a nerve to produce sensory loss and relief of pain or to suppress involuntary movements.