trepanation

[US]/ˌtrɛpəˈneɪʃən/
[UK]/ˌtrɛpəˈneɪʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a surgical operation in which a hole is drilled into the skull

Phrases & Collocations

trepanation procedure

trepanation technique

trepanation history

trepanation benefits

trepanation risks

trepanation practice

trepanation study

trepanation evidence

trepanation methods

trepanation cases

Example Sentences

trepanation is an ancient surgical procedure.

some cultures practiced trepanation for spiritual reasons.

trepanation can relieve pressure on the brain.

modern medicine rarely uses trepanation.

historical records show trepanation was common.

trepanation was sometimes performed on warriors.

doctors debate the ethics of trepanation.

trepanation can be a controversial topic in medicine.

some believe trepanation enhances mental abilities.

trepanation has been depicted in various artworks.

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