cranium

cra·ni·um

noun \ˈkrā-nē-əm\

plural cra·ni·ums or -nia \-nē-ə\

Definition of CRANIUM

: skull; specifically : the part that encloses the brain : braincase

Examples of CRANIUM

1. <the cranium of a Neanderthal is striking for its brow ridges>

Origin of CRANIUM

Medieval Latin, from Greek kranion; akin to Greek kara head — more at cerebral

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to CRANIUM

Synonyms: skull

Related Words: braincase; death's-head; head, noddle, noggin, pate, poll; crown, scalp

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Other Anatomy Terms

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