Craniotomy
Pronunciation : Cra`ni*ot"o*my (kr`n-t"-m)
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cranium + Gr. (Med.)
Definition : Defn: The operation of opening the fetal head, in order to effect delivery.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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