morcellation
noun
mor·cel·la·tion
ˌmȯr-sə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: division and removal in small pieces (as of a tumor)
2
: the surgical cutting of the skull into small pieces and leaving them in place to allow more even or symmetrical expansion of the brain and skull during growth
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“Morcellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/morcellation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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