sierre circular del cráneo

English translation: Circular cutting of the skull with a saw

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Spanish term or phrase:sierre circular del cráneo
English translation:Circular cutting of the skull with a saw
Entered by: Nisah Sajawal

17:07 Nov 20, 2020
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / Autopsy report
Spanish term or phrase: sierre circular del cráneo
Hi all,

I came across the above term in an autopsy report and I would be grateful for your help. Here's the context:

EXAMEN INTERNO:
Cabeza. Abertura tras incisión bimastoidea. retirado el cuero cabelludo y sierre circular del cráneo.

I've searched for the term on Google to no avail. I don't really know what to make of it. The structure of the sentence has thrown me. Could it be a typo? Or could it be referring to a part of the skull? Or maybe it refers to a type of saw?

Your thoughts would be most welcome!

The report was issued in Spain and the target audience is in the UK.

Many thanks,

Nisah
Nisah Sajawal
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:02
Circular cutting of the skull with a saw
Explanation:

I have happened to witness an autopsy in my early study days and the skull is cut in circular form with a circular saw. However, your text does not specify that the saw is circular. It does specify that the cutting is circular. I hope it helps.

The article describes the technique of opening the skull with the extraction of the brain in deceased fetuses and newborns.

Currently, newborns sometimes there are cases of “circular” opening of the skull (circular cutting) .

https://www.ecronicon.com/ecne/pdf/ECNE-10-00350.pdf

Autopsy

The scalp is pulled away from the skull in two flaps with the front flap going over the face and the rear flap over the back of the neck. The skull is then cut with a circular (or semicircular) bladed reciprocating saw to create a "cap" that can be pulled off, exposing the brain.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autopsy

Sierre viene del verbo serrar que existe en español.

Serrar = Definición de la Real Academia Española

1. tr. Cortar o dividir algo, especialmente de madera, con la sierra.

https://dle.rae.es/serrar?m=form




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sierre del cráneo

https://publicaciones.defensa.gob.es/media/downloadable/file...

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sierre del cráneo

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Stuart and Aida Nelson
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:02
Grading comment
Thank you so much for your answer and all the references! I really appreciate it :)
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1cut (with an electric saw)
Cecilia Gowar
4autopsy saw
matt robinson
4circulkar sawing of (the top of the) skull
Adriana Penco
4Circular cutting of the skull with a saw
Stuart and Aida Nelson
3circular saw (used to open) the skull
Bruno Dutra


Discussion entries: 6





  

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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
cut (with an electric saw)


Explanation:
¨Sierre¨ does not exist in Spanish.
I believe they are referring to ¨serrar¨: cut with an (electric) saw) the skull/cranium.

Con la sierra se corta el hueso del cráneo siguiendo una línea circular por encima de los arcos ciliares, continuando por el temporal (sin fascia y sin músculo) y terminando en el occipital.
https://www.slideshare.net/JOAQUINGARCIAMATEO/tema-2-necrops...


The skull is cut with an electric saw to create a "cap" that can be pried off, exposing the brain.
https://science.howstuffworks.com/autopsy5.htm


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If a brain autopsy is called for, the pathologist will make a cut across the crown of the head, from the bony bump behind one ear to the bump behind the other. He or she will then open the cranium using a special saw that cuts bone but leaves soft tissue unharmed.

https://www.livescience.com/32789-forensic-pathologist-perfo...

Cecilia Gowar
United Kingdom
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 240
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you so much for your answer! I really appreciate your taking the time to help me :)


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Bruno Dutra
48 mins
  -> Thanks Bruno!
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
circular saw (used to open) the skull


Explanation:
the word 'del' it is probably wrong .... there is no circular saw ON the skull but they are used to open them.

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my suggestion

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IS not IT IS

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https://www.medicalexpo.com/pt/prod/medezine-ltd/product-118...

Here we have one of those saws ... that page is full of them

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There is a circular blade: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Painted-Circular-Saw-Blade-Skull-...

Bruno Dutra
Brazil
Local time: 11:02
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you for your input, much appreciated!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Cecilia Gowar: I do not believe they are referring to a particular saw but to the action itself (to saw).
8 mins
  -> yes! i think you're right! cut (something) made with a electric saw. !
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40 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
autopsy saw


Explanation:
The tool is usually referred to as an autopsy saw. You can use it in the sentence in a variety of ways.

See link


    https://www.mopec.com/autopsy-saws/
matt robinson
Spain
Local time: 15:02
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you for your suggestion! :)

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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
circulkar sawing of (the top of the) skull


Explanation:
Though 'sierre' does not exist, it looks like a jargon medical word for 'sawing', the usual procedure of cutting the skull with a saw. A circular cut in this case, either on the top or around the skull.

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Circular sawing on (the top of) the skull, I mean

Adriana Penco
Local time: 11:02
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 16
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Asker: Thank you for your suggestion :)

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23 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Circular cutting of the skull with a saw


Explanation:

I have happened to witness an autopsy in my early study days and the skull is cut in circular form with a circular saw. However, your text does not specify that the saw is circular. It does specify that the cutting is circular. I hope it helps.

The article describes the technique of opening the skull with the extraction of the brain in deceased fetuses and newborns.

Currently, newborns sometimes there are cases of “circular” opening of the skull (circular cutting) .

https://www.ecronicon.com/ecne/pdf/ECNE-10-00350.pdf

Autopsy

The scalp is pulled away from the skull in two flaps with the front flap going over the face and the rear flap over the back of the neck. The skull is then cut with a circular (or semicircular) bladed reciprocating saw to create a "cap" that can be pulled off, exposing the brain.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autopsy

Sierre viene del verbo serrar que existe en español.

Serrar = Definición de la Real Academia Española

1. tr. Cortar o dividir algo, especialmente de madera, con la sierra.

https://dle.rae.es/serrar?m=form




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Note added at 1 day 2 mins (2020-11-21 17:10:11 GMT)
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sierre del cráneo

https://publicaciones.defensa.gob.es/media/downloadable/file...

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Note added at 1 day 3 mins (2020-11-21 17:11:06 GMT)
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sierre del cráneo

https://publicaciones.defensa.gob.es/media/downloadable/file...

Stuart and Aida Nelson
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:02
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 103
Grading comment
Thank you so much for your answer and all the references! I really appreciate it :)
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