cephalotripsy

Meanings

• Noun

  A surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull to gain access to the brain.

  - "The patient underwent cephalotripsy to treat a brain tumor."
  - "Cephalotripsy is a complex procedure that requires a skilled surgeon."

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Variants

List of all variants of cephalotripsy that leads to same result
cephalothin , cephalothins

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'cephalos' meaning head and 'tripas' meaning to pierce or cut.

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Trivia

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1. Cephalotripsy was first performed in the late 1800s by French surgeon Paul Broca.

2. The term 'cephalotripsy' is not commonly used outside of the medical community.

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Related Concepts

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1. Craniotomy: A related surgical procedure where a small portion of the skull is removed to relieve pressure on the brain or to access the meninges or blood vessels.

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Culture

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Cephalotripsy has been used in neurosurgery since the late 1800s and is an essential procedure for treating various brain conditions. It has been a topic of interest in medical literature and research.

How to Memorize "cephalotripsy"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'cephalotripsy' by associating it with the phrase 'cutting the head open'.

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