trepanning

Noun

The process of drilling a hole in the skull, historically for medical purposes.

ریشه

From French 'trépaner', meaning to bore or perforate, from 'trépan', a surgical crown-saw.

مثال

• The ancient practice of trepanning was believed to relieve pressure on the brain.
• Trepanning is a surgical intervention where a hole is drilled into the human skull.
• The archaeologists found evidence of trepanning in the ancient skulls.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Perform trepanning Ancient trepanning Trepanning procedure Trepanning surgery