CRANIOTOMY

craniotomy

(noun) a surgical opening through the skull

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

craniotomy (plural craniotomies)

(surgery) The surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull, called a bone flap, prior to a treatment. The bone flap is replaced at the end of the operation.

Source: Wiktionary


Cra`ni*ot"o*my (kr`n-t"-m), n. Etym: [Cranium + Gr. (Med.)

Definition: The operation of opening the fetal head, in order to effect delivery.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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