trepanize (Meaning)
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trepanize (v. t.)
To trepan.
Synonyms & Antonyms of trepanize
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trepanize Sentence Examples
- The ancient practice of trepanation involved drilling a hole in the skull to release pressure or evil spirits.
- Surgeons performed trepanizations to relieve pain or treat head injuries, often using a specialized tool called a trephine.
- The trepanized skull of a Peruvian mummy indicated evidence of a successful surgical procedure in pre-Columbian times.
- The Inca civilization believed trepanization could cure a variety of ailments, including epilepsy and headaches.
- Archaeological findings suggest that trepanization was practiced in ancient Egypt, where it was associated with healing and spiritual beliefs.
- The term "trepanization" is derived from the Greek word "trypanon," meaning "borer."
- Trepanized skulls have been discovered in various cultures across the globe, from South America to Europe and Asia.
- The practice of trepanization declined in the Western world with the advent of modern medical techniques.
- However, trepanization is still performed in some traditional healing practices and cultural contexts.
- The trepanized skull of a medieval knight revealed evidence of a life-threatening injury that was successfully treated.
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To trepan.
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The ancient practice of trepanation involved drilling a hole in the skull to release pressure or evil spirits.
Surgeons performed trepanizations to relieve pain or treat head injuries, often using a specialized tool called a trephine.
The trepanized skull of a Peruvian mummy indicated evidence of a successful surgical procedure in pre-Columbian times.
The Inca civilization believed trepanization could cure a variety of ailments, including epilepsy and headaches.
