trepanize (Meaning)

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trepanize (v. t.)

To trepan.

Synonyms & Antonyms of trepanize

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trepanize Sentence Examples

  1. The ancient practice of trepanation involved drilling a hole in the skull to release pressure or evil spirits.
  2. Surgeons performed trepanizations to relieve pain or treat head injuries, often using a specialized tool called a trephine.
  3. The trepanized skull of a Peruvian mummy indicated evidence of a successful surgical procedure in pre-Columbian times.
  4. The Inca civilization believed trepanization could cure a variety of ailments, including epilepsy and headaches.
  5. Archaeological findings suggest that trepanization was practiced in ancient Egypt, where it was associated with healing and spiritual beliefs.
  6. The term "trepanization" is derived from the Greek word "trypanon," meaning "borer."
  7. Trepanized skulls have been discovered in various cultures across the globe, from South America to Europe and Asia.
  8. The practice of trepanization declined in the Western world with the advent of modern medical techniques.
  9. However, trepanization is still performed in some traditional healing practices and cultural contexts.
  10. 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.