cranioscopy

Meanings

• Noun

  A surgical procedure for examining the skull and brain by reflecting light onto the inner surfaces.

  - "The patient underwent cranioscopy to diagnose the cause of her headaches."
  - "Cranioscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool in neurology."

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Variants

List of all variants of cranioscopy that leads to same result
craniosacral , craniosacral therapy

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek words 'kranion' (skull) and 'skopein' (to examine).

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Trivia

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1. Cranioscopy was first performed in the late 19th century using mirrors and bright lights.

2. The term 'cranioscopy' was first coined by German surgeon Maximilian Reingold Semmler in 1887.

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Related Concepts

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1. Neurosurgery: A branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system.

2. Skull: The protective bone structure surrounding the brain.

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Culture

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Cranioscopy is a crucial procedure in neurosurgery and has been used for decades to diagnose various conditions, including hydrocephalus, skull fractures, and brain tumors.

How to Memorize "cranioscopy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a surgeon performing cranioscopy by making a small incision in the skull and reflecting light onto the brain.
   - Visualize the inner workings of the brain as the surgeon examines it during cranioscopy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cranioscopy' with the medical field and the brain.
   - Think of a skull and a surgeon's magnifying glass when you hear the word 'cranioscopy'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the words 'Skull' and 'Scope' to help remember the meaning of cranioscopy.

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