craniotomy

American  

[krey-nee-ot-uh-mee] / ˌkreɪ niˈɒt ə mi /

noun

Surgery.

plural

craniotomies

1. the operation of opening the skull, usually for operations on the brain.

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craniotomy British  

/ ˌkreɪnɪˈɒtəmɪ /

noun

1. any surgical incision into the skull, esp to expose the brain for neurosurgery

2. the surgical crushing of a fetal skull to extract a dead fetus

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craniotomy Scientific  

/ krā′nē-ŏt′ə-mē /

1. Surgical incision into the skull.

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Etymology

Origin of craniotomy

First recorded in 1850–55; cranio- + -tomy

Example Sentences

In a tearful interview earlier this year, she said the craniotomy - which involved part of her skull being removed to take out the tumour - was "the hardest thing" she had been through.

From BBC

During a tearful interview last month, she said the craniotomy - which involved part of her skull being removed to take out the tumour - was "the hardest thing" she had been through.

From BBC

She then discovered she had a brain bleed, and went for an emergency craniotomy.

From BBC

“Last thing I remember was being intubated and waking up after an emergency craniotomy,” Ban said in December.

From Los Angeles Times

“Last thing I remember was being intubated and waking up after an emergency craniotomy” with partner Jett Kain at her side.

From Los Angeles Times