trepanning

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

Translation

n.a surgical technique involving drilling a hole into the skull

Phrases & Collocations

trepanning procedure

trepanning technique

trepanning tools

trepanning surgery

trepanning method

trepanning drill

trepanning operation

trepanning practice

trepanning risks

trepanning benefits

Example Sentences

trepanation is an ancient surgical procedure.

doctors may consider trepanning for severe head injuries.

the concept of trepanning dates back thousands of years.

some cultures practiced trepanning for spiritual reasons.

modern medicine rarely uses trepanning today.

trepanning involves creating a hole in the skull.

historical records show trepanning was common in ancient times.

some believe trepanning can relieve pressure in the brain.

trepanation has been studied in anthropology and archaeology.

despite its history, trepanning is controversial among medical professionals.

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