Corpectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing a vertebral body. Synonyms for corpectomy include vertebral body resection, spinal body excision, spinal cord decompression, laminectomy, laminotomy, and decompressive laminectomy. These terms describe the same process of removing a portion of the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. Corpectomies are performed to treat a variety of conditions, including spinal tumors, fractures, infections, and degenerative disease. The choice of procedure depends on the patient's specific condition and the location of the affected area. These terms are important to understand to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals about spine surgeries and non-surgical treatments.