craniotomy

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Voice Recognition Software's use, in conjunction with a digital audio recorder, a personal computer and Microsoft Word has proven to be positive for restoring damaged short-term-memory capacity, in stroke and craniotomy individuals. Source: Internet

Large pituitary adenomas require a craniotomy (opening of the skull) for their removal. Source: Internet

Surgery is performed by a neurosurgeon who temporarily removes part of the skull ( craniotomy ), separates the AVM from surrounding brain tissue, and resects the abnormal vessels. Source: Internet

The craniotomy procedure was necessary to relieve pressure on her brain, but it has left Amelia with movement and cognitive difficulties. Source: Internet

The embolisation was a success and two days later I was booked in to have a craniotomy, where they open the head. Source: Internet

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