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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

1.

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:
skullbraincasehead
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