craniotomy

Meanings

• Noun

  A surgical procedure in which a portion of the skull is removed to gain access to the brain for treatment or diagnosis.

  - "The patient underwent a craniotomy to remove a tumor from her brain."
  - "The neurosurgeon performed a craniotomy to examine the patient's brain."

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Variants

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craniotomies , craniotomy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'kranion' (skull) and 'tome' (cutting).

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded craniotomy was performed in ancient Egypt around 2500 BC.

2. During a craniotomy, the bone flap is typically replaced once the procedure is complete, but in some cases, it may not be reattached if the skull needs to be left open for further treatment.

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1. Neurosurgery: The medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system.

2. Brain surgery: A type of surgery performed on the brain to treat various conditions.

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Culture

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Craniotomies have been performed for centuries to diagnose and treat various conditions, including brain tumors, aneurysms, and traumatic injuries. They have been a subject of fascination in literature and art, with notable mentions in works such as Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' and H.G. Wells' 'The Island of Doctor Moreau'.

How to Memorize "craniotomy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a skull with a portion of the bone removed, revealing the brain underneath.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'cranium', which refers to the skull, and remember that a 'craniotomy' is a procedure involving the removal of a part of the cranium.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Cutting the skull to see the brain'.

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