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craniotomy

 

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Noun craniotomy has 1 sense
  1. craniotomy - a surgical opening through the skull
    --1 is a kind of
    operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process

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Craniotomy

Description:

Craniotomy refers to a surgical procedure involving the removal of part of the skull to access the brain. It is performed for various medical reasons, such as treating brain tumors, relieving intracranial pressure, or repairing brain injuries.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A surgical operation in which a section of the skull is removed to access the brain.

"The patient underwent a craniotomy to remove the brain tumor."

Sense 2:

Noun: The surgical opening or incision made in the skull during a craniotomy.

"The skilled surgeon carefully made a craniotomy incision with precision."

Sense 3:

Noun: An area of the skull where the bone has been removed for a craniotomy.

"The craniotomy site was still healing, requiring regular dressing changes."

Sense 4:

Noun: The recovery and healing process following a craniotomy.

"The patient's post-craniotomy rehabilitation consisted of physical and occupational therapy."

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