craniectomy
noun
cra·ni·ec·to·my
ˌkrā-nē-ˈek-tə-mē 
plural craniectomies
: the surgical removal of a portion of the skull
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“Craniectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/craniectomy. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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