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Cranial

Verb / ˈkreɪnjʌl / Another word for cranial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the skull or cranium

Synonyms & similar words

skull head cranium cephalic skullcap braincase cerebral encephalic intra-cranial neurocranium skull-like skull-shaped endocranial skull-covered skull-formed skull-related skull-bearing skull-encased skull-surrounded

Example sentences

  1. The doctor examined the cranial X-ray to check for any abnormalities.
  2. The cranial nerves control various functions in the body.
  3. The cranial bones of dinosaurs were massive.
  4. The skull is a cranial structure that protects the brain.
  5. She had a cranial injury after the accident.

Quotes

  • The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. - Plutarch
  • The brain is wider than the sky. - Emily Dickinson
  • I think, therefore I am. - René Descartes

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