cranioplasty

/krənaɪˈɒplæsti/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical operation to repair or reconstruct the skull, especially after a severe injury or the removal of a portion of the skull.

“The patient underwent a cranioplasty to repair the damaged area of her skull.”

Synonyms

  • cranial reconstruction
  • skull repair

Antonyms

  • cranioectomy
  • skull removal