What is another word for Cephalotomy?
Pronunciation: [sˌɛfɐlˈɒtəmɪ] (IPA) 
Cephalotomy is a term used in medicine to refer to the surgical procedure of cutting the head. This term is rarely used today, as it is considered outdated and has been replaced with more modern terminology. However, there are a few synonyms still in use, such as craniotomy and trepanation. These terms refer to the surgical opening of the skull to access the brain. Another synonym is cranial decompression, which is used to relieve pressure within the skull. In certain situations, a surgeon may use the term skull incision to describe a surgical cut made to access the brain, an alternative to cephalotomy.
