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trephination

/ˌtrɛf.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌtrɛf.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/C2formalmedical
  • ruХирургическая процедура, включающая удаление круглого участка кости из черепа, часто выполняемая для снижения давления или доступа к мозгу.

A surgical procedure involving the removal of a circular section of bone from the skull, often performed to relieve pressure or access the brain.

  1. Surgical skull procedureC2formalmedical

    A surgical operation that involves removing a circular piece of bone from the skull, often to relieve pressure or treat certain conditions.

    ruТрепанация

    • Ancient civilizations performed trephination for ritual or medical reasons.
    • The neurosurgeon recommended trephination to reduce intracranial pressure.
    • Modern trephination is a precise procedure using specialized tools.
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