Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
encephalotomy
noun
/ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒtəmi/
Definition
A surgical procedure involving the incision or cutting into the brain.
Examples
- The doctor performed an encephalotomy to remove a brain tumor.
- Encephalotomy is a procedure typically carried out in emergency situations.
- After the encephalotomy, the patient spent several days in recovery.
Meaning
Encephalotomy refers to the operation where a part of the skull is opened to access the brain for surgical intervention.
Synonyms
- Brain surgery
- Craniotomy
- Neurosurgery
