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craniamphitomy (medicine) and Cerclage (health)


craniamphitomy (medicine)


craniamphitomy
<procedure> A decompression operation in which the entire circumference of the calvarium is divided.

Origin: G. Kranion, skull, + amphi, around, + tome, cutting


Cerclage (health)


Stitching closed a weak cervix (called an incompetent cervix) to support a Pregnancy to term. Most successful in preventing miscarriage and preterm labor when performed early in Pregnancy - at about 18 to 20 weeks.