Associations to the word «Craniotomy»

Wiktionary

CRANIOTOMY, noun. (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.

Dictionary definition

CRANIOTOMY, noun. A surgical opening through the skull.

Wise words

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