SINCE 1828
craniology
noun
cra·ni·ol·o·gy
| \ ˌkrā-nē-ˈä-lə-jē
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Definition of craniology
: a science dealing with variations in size, shape, and proportions of skulls among human races
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craniology
noun
cra·ni·ol·o·gy
| \ ˌkrā-nē-ˈäl-ə-jē
\
\
plural craniologies
Medical Definition of craniology
: a science dealing with variations in size, shape, and proportions of skulls among the human races
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