craniotomy

About 0.26 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun 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.

Similar words

forceps osteoplastic suboccipital decompressive craniectomy craniostomy cranioectomy crainiectomy craniotome craniosurgery

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Word family

craniotomies