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craniotomy
CIDE DICTIONARY
craniotomy, n. [Cranium + Gr. to cut off.].
The operation of opening the fetal head, in order to effect delivery. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
craniotomy, n. (pl. -ies)
1 surgical removal of a portion of the skull.
2 surgical perforation of the skull of a dead foetus to ease delivery.
1 surgical removal of a portion of the skull.
2 surgical perforation of the skull of a dead foetus to ease delivery.
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