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Meaning of the word cranium in English

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cranium

US /ˈkreɪ.ni.əm/

UK /ˈkreɪ.ni.əm/

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Noun

the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain.

Example:

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The paleontologist carefully examined the fossilized cranium.

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A blow to the cranium can cause serious injury.

Synonym:

skull braincase head

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