trephination

trephination

 [tref€´€ĭ-na´shun]

use of the trephine for creating an opening in the skull or in the sclera.

dental trephination surgical creation of a fistula by puncturing the soft tissue and bone overlying the root apex to provide drainage. Called also apicostomy.

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treph·i·na·tion

(tref'i-nā'shŭn),

Removal of a circular piece ("button") of cranium by a trephine.

Synonym(s): trepanation

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treph·i·na·tion

(tref'i-nā'shŭn)

Removal of a circular piece ("button") of cranium by a trephine.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

treph·i·na·tion

(tref'i-nā'shŭn)

Removal of a circular piece of cranium by a trephine.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012