calvaria

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cal·var·ia | \ kal-ˈver-ē-ə

plural calvariae\ kal-ˈver-ē-ˌē

, -ˌī \ or calvarias

Definition of calvaria

: calvarium Removal of the calvaria revealed diffuse swelling of the brain, with flattening of gyri.— Martin A. Samuels and Kathy L. Newell

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“Calvaria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calvaria. Accessed 16 May. 2021.

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calvaria

noun

cal·var·ia | \ kal-ˈvar-ē-ə

plural calvariae\ -ē-ˌē, -ē-ˌī

Medical Definition of calvaria

: calvarium Removal of the calvaria revealed diffuse swelling of the brain, with flattening of gyri.— Martin A. Samuels and Kathy L. Newell, The New England Journal of Medicine, 16 Oct. 1997