Translation guide
A surgical opening of the skull, used in medical contexts. The Japanese term is straightforward, but learners should be aware of the formal medical register.
The medical procedure of temporarily removing a bone flap from the skull to access the brain.
This term is highly specialized. In everyday conversation, you might simply say 頭の手術 (あたまのしゅじゅつ, head surgery) unless speaking with medical professionals.
The patient underwent a craniotomy.
A craniotomy is a type of brain surgery.
Literally 'skull incision', sometimes used interchangeably with 開頭術, but less common as a standalone term.
An emergency craniotomy was necessary.