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