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craniversary en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of craniotomy + anniversary.

Meanings

1. (informal) The anniversary of a craniotomy, especially one that resects a brain tumor.
   • The post, marking his “five-year craniversary” takes the reader on a journey back in time, affectively engaging Hayden’s (and his wife, Whitney’s) journey. 2024, Samira Rajabi, “I'm Telling You for the Last Time: Digital Mediations of Ambiguous Grief, Coping and Resilience on 'Glioblastology'”, in Illness, Crisis & Loss:
   • Mark is celebrating his craniversary today.
   • For the last several years, Andy has celebrated his craniversary with a big party complete with a photo display of his milestones. 2020 November 4, “Buoyed By Clinical Trial, Brain Cancer Patient Marks 5 Years Cancer-Free”, in University Hospitals:

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