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Definitions for trephination
ˌtrɛf əˈneɪ ʃəntrephi·na·tion

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  1. trephinationnoun

    an operation that removes a circular section of bone from the skull

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  1. trephinationnoun

    the surgical procedure in which a hole is drilled in the skull and a circular piece of bone removed

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  1. 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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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of trephination in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of trephination in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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