Cephalotomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cephalotomy is a noun meaning dissection or opening of the head.
Meaning
dissection or opening of the head.
More Meanings
- (medicine, historical) A craniotomy; usually applied to bisection of a dead fetal head with a saw.
Word Forms
- cephalotomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include encephalotomy, cephalotome, cerebrotomy, cerebellotomy, hemidecortication, cephalocentesis.
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