"encephalopuncture" meaning in English

See encephalopuncture in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: encephalopunctures [plural]
Etymology: From encephalo- + puncture. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|encephalo|puncture}} encephalo- + puncture Head templates: {{en-noun}} encephalopuncture (plural encephalopunctures)
  1. (surgery) puncture of the brain or of the meninges Categories (topical): Surgery

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