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trepan
trepan
/trɪˈpæn/
noun
A drill for cutting circular holes around a center
(
trepan
)
a drill for cutting circular holes around a center
The surgeon studied the ancient technique of trepanation, using a trepan to make holes in the skull.
The surgeon studied the ancient technique of trepanation, using a trepan to make holes in the skull.
A surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull
(
trepan
,
trephine
)
a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull
verb
Cut a hole with a trepan, as in surgery
(
trepan
)
cut a hole with a trepan, as in surgery
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