Craniectomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Craniectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull, called a bone flap, to relieve intracranial pressure.
Meaning
(surgery) The surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull, called a bone flap, to relieve intracranial pressure.
Word Forms
- craniectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suboccipital, decompressive, cranioectomy, craniotomy, crainiectomy, craniostomy.
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