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单词 craniotomy
释义

craniotomy

noun

cra·​ni·​ot·​o·​my ˌkrā-nē-ˈä-tə-mē How to pronounce craniotomy (audio)
plural craniotomies
: surgical opening of the skull

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Modern surgeons sometimes use a similar procedure, called a craniotomy, to relieve pressure from bleeding under the membrane that surrounds the brain. Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 13 Apr. 2022 Her left frontal craniotomy was booked for July 7, 2021. Stephanie Emma Pfeffer, PEOPLE.com, 4 Nov. 2021 The team implanted the system in a rat, performing a craniotomy to place 48 of the neurograins on the cerebral cortex—the outer layer of the brain—arranging the microchips to cover most of the motor and sensory areas. Emily Mullin, Wired, 13 Sep. 2021 Taken in that light, a craniotomy can be a relaxing experience, rather than one of abject terror. Michelle Weber, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020 On July 16, surgeons performed a craniotomy on McClellan. Karen Pearlman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2020 Since the pandemic began, Henry Ford doctors still were able to perform a heart transplant, two liver transplants and several craniotomies. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 22 May 2020 In order to do her vision work, her monkey has a craniotomy, a small hole in its skull to facilitate the attachment of electrodes. Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2020 In one from 1987 Mr. Saul, looking like an addled Baby Yoda, has undergone a craniotomy which has left his brain exposed, letting us see its contents. New York Times, 13 Feb. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

craniotomy

noun

cra·​ni·​ot·​o·​my ˌkrā-nē-ˈät-ə-mē How to pronounce craniotomy (audio)
plural craniotomies
1
: the operation of cutting or crushing the fetal head to effect delivery
fetal craniotomies … performed to save the life of the mother R. E. Frisch
2
: surgical opening of the skull
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