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trepanation in French

trepanation in French is trépanation — trepanation means the act of boring or cutting an opening into the skull, historically carried out for medical or ritual purposes.

trepanation in French

trépanation
noun
The practice of drilling a hole in the skull as a physical, mental, or spiritual treatment.

What does "trepanation" mean?

  1. noun The act of boring or cutting an opening into the skull, historically carried out for medical or ritual purposes.
    "Archaeologists found skulls showing signs of trepanation."
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trepanation in a sentence

  • Archaeologists found skulls showing signs of trepanation.
  • Ancient surgeons performed trepanation to relieve pressure on the brain.

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What is "trepanation" in French?
"trepanation" in French is trépanation. trepanation means: The act of boring or cutting an opening into the skull, historically carried out for medical or ritual purposes.
How do you use "trepanation" in a sentence?
Example: "Archaeologists found skulls showing signs of trepanation." In French, "trepanation" is trépanation.
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