trepan
- noun
- /trəˈpæn/
- Specialized
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trepan
- Early neurosurgery often involved the use of a trepan to relieve pressure.
Examples
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A trepan is essential for certain neurosurgical procedures.
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The surgeon used a trepan to remove a bone fragment.
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A vintage trepan is displayed in the medical history museum.
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The surgeon used a trepan to create an opening in the patient's skull.
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The surgeon carefully used the trepan to remove a section of the patient's skull during the procedure.
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With a precise motion, the doctor applied the trepan to drill through the bone and access the brain.
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In ancient times, a trepan was often employed in surgeries to relieve pressure from head injuries.
Synonyms
A round cutting tool surgeons use to remove a circle of bone from the skull
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Etymology
Trepan comes from the old Greek word trypanon, which meant 'borer' or 'one that makes a hole'. So a trepan is the tool that bores a hole in bone or stone, much like a heavy 'drill' used by surgeons.