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- US Pronunciation
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- [krey-nee-ot-uh-mee]
- /ˌkreɪ niˈɒt ə mi/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [krey-nee-ot-uh-mee]
- /ˌkreɪ niˈɒt ə mi/
Definitions of craniotomy word
- noun craniotomy any surgical incision into the skull, esp to expose the brain for neurosurgery 3
- noun craniotomy the surgical crushing of a fetal skull to extract a dead fetus 3
- noun craniotomy the surgical operation of opening the skull, as for brain operations or in childbirth 3
- noun plural craniotomy the operation of opening the skull, usually for operations on the brain. 1
- noun craniotomy Surgical opening into the skull. 1
- noun craniotomy (surgery) The surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull, called a bone flap, prior to a treatment. The bone flap is replaced at the end of the operation. 0
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Origin of craniotomy
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; cranio- + -tomy
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Parts of speech for Craniotomy
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craniotomy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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