trypesis
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craniotrypesis — Trephining of the skull. [cranio + G. trypesis, a boring] * * * cra·nio·try·pe·sis (kra″ne o trĭ peґsis) [cranio + trypesis] trephination of the skull … Medical dictionary
sternotrypesis — Trephining of the sternum. [sterno + G. trypesis, a boring] * * * ster·no·try·pe·sis (stur″no tri peґsis) [sterno + trypesis] surgical perforation of the sternum … Medical dictionary