'Cephalotomy' definitions:

Definition of 'Cephalotomy'

From: GCIDE
  • Cephalotomy \Ceph`a*lot"o*my\, n.
  • 1. Dissection or opening of the head. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Med.) Craniotomy; -- usually applied to bisection of the fetal head with a saw. [1913 Webster]