Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trepanned
verb
/trɪˈpænd/
Definition
Trepanned refers to having undergone a surgical procedure where a hole is drilled into the skull.
Examples
- The doctor trepanned the skull to relieve the pressure from the swelling.
- In ancient times, many believed that trepanning could cure mental illnesses.
- After the accident, he was trepanned to help manage the trauma to his brain.
Meaning
The term is associated with an ancient surgical technique used to relieve pressure on the brain or to treat various head injuries.
Synonyms
- craniotomy
- skull surgery
- neurosurgery
