1. plural of trepan; surgical instruments used to remove circular sections of bone from the skull
Usage: medical

1. third person singular present of trepan; performs surgery using a trepan to remove bone from the skull
Usage: medical

Examples

• The surgeon carefully selected the appropriate trapans for the procedure.
• Ancient trapans found in archaeological sites show early medical practices.
• The doctor trapans the patient’s skull to relieve pressure.
• Modern trapans are much more precise than historical versions.
• She trapans with steady hands and years of experience.
• The medical museum displays various sizes of trapans.
• He trapans only when absolutely necessary for the patient’s safety.