What does trephination mean?
Definitions for trephination
ˌtrɛf əˈneɪ ʃəntrephi·na·tion
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trephinationnoun
an operation that removes a circular section of bone from the skull
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trephinationnoun
the surgical procedure in which a hole is drilled in the skull and a circular piece of bone removed
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trephination
Trephination, also known as trepanning, is a surgical procedure where a hole is drilled or scraped into the human skull. This procedure is used to treat health problems related to intracranial diseases, for example to relieve pressure beneath a surface. It may also be done to allow access to the brain for surgical procedures. Historically, trephination was practiced in many different cultures as a treatment for headaches, epilepsy, and mental disorders, often based on the belief that such conditions were caused by evil spirits trapped within the head that needed to be let out.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of trephination in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of trephination in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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