craniocerebral

adjective

cra·​nio·​ce·​re·​bral ˌkrā-nē-ō-sə-ˈrē-brəl How to pronounce craniocerebral (audio)
-ˈser-ə-
: involving both cranium and brain
craniocerebral injury

Examples of craniocerebral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tellez’s death was ruled a homicide, the result of multiple craniocerebral injuries, the primary cause assault, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas, chicagotribune.com, 15 Dec. 2021 Mild closed craniocerebral injury of August 12, 2020. Ann M. Simmons, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2020

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Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of craniocerebral was in 1876

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“Craniocerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craniocerebral. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

craniocerebral

adjective
cra·​nio·​ce·​re·​bral ˌkrā-nē-ō-sə-ˈrē-brəl, -ˈser-ə- How to pronounce craniocerebral (audio)
: involving both cranium and brain
craniocerebral injury
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