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trephination

noun
treph路​i路​na路​tion | \ 藢tre-f蓹-藞n膩-sh蓹n How to pronounce trephination (audio) \

Definition of trephination

: an act or instance of perforating the skull with a surgical instrument

First Known Use of trephination

1874, in the meaning defined above

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trephination

noun
treph路​i路​na路​tion | \ 藢tref-蓹-藞n膩-sh蓹n How to pronounce trephination (audio) \

Medical Definition of trephination

: an act or instance of using a trephine (as to perforate the skull)

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