trepanned

Meanings

• Verb

  The process of making a hole in the skull for therapeutic or ritual purposes.

  - "The ancient Romans practiced trepanning to relieve headaches."
  - "Archeologists have discovered evidence of trepanning dating back to the Neolithic period."

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Variants

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trepan , trepanation , trepanations , trepanned , trepanning , trepans

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'trepan' meaning 'a drill'.

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Trivia

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1. Trepanning is not limited to humans; evidence of trepanning has been found in animals such as monkeys and elephants.

2. The Guinness World Record for the most trepanations performed in one hour is held by a team of surgeons who completed 13 trepanations.

3. Some believe that trepanning can improve brain function and even extend lifespan.

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Related Concepts

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1. Craniotomy: A modern surgical procedure for removing a portion of the skull to access the brain.

2. Trepanation tools: Tools used for performing trepanning, such as drills and chisels.

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Culture

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Trepanning is believed to have been used for various purposes including therapeutic relief, religious rituals, and even as a form of punishment. In literature, trepanning is mentioned in works such as 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess and 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde.

How to Memorize "trepanned"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person undergoing trepanning in ancient times. Visualize the tools being used and the process of making a hole in the skull.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trepanning' with 'drilling' or 'boring' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T-R-E-P-A-N-N-I-N-G to remember the meaning: 'The Reasonable Process for Alleviating Neurological Issues'.

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