trepanation in Greek
trepanation in Greek is τρυπανισμός — trepanation means the act of boring or cutting an opening into the skull, historically carried out for medical or ritual purposes.
trepanation in Greek
τρυπανισμός
Pronounced: trypanismos
The practice of drilling a hole in the skull as a physical, mental, or spiritual treatment.
What does "trepanation" mean?
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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 Greek?
"trepanation" in Greek is τρυπανισμός. trepanation means: The act of boring or cutting an opening into the skull, historically carried out for medical or ritual purposes.
How do you pronounce τρυπανισμός?
"trepanation" in Greek is τρυπανισμός, pronounced "trypanismos".
How do you use "trepanation" in a sentence?
Example: "Archaeologists found skulls showing signs of trepanation." In Greek, "trepanation" is τρυπανισμός.
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