hemicraniectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *sem- Proto-Indo-European *sēmi Proto-Hellenic [Term?] Ancient Greek ἡμῐ- (hēmĭ-)lbor. English hemi- English craniectomy English hemicraniectomy From hemi- + craniectomy.
Meanings
- The surgical removal of half of the cranium to enable brain surgery; hemicraniotomy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hemicraniectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |