Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trephine
noun
/trɛˈfaɪn/
Definition
A trephine is a surgical instrument used to remove a circular piece of tissue or bone.
Examples
- The surgeon used a trephine to access the patient’s brain during the operation.
- In an emergency, a trephine can quickly relieve pressure from a skull fracture.
Meaning
It refers specifically to a tool used in medical procedures to create an opening in the skull or other bony structure.
Synonyms
- circular saw
- cutter
