CRANIUM


Meaning of CRANIUM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkrā-nē-əm ]

noun

( plural -ni·ums or cra·nia -nē-ə)

Etymology: Medieval Latin, from Greek kranion; akin to Greek kara head — more at cerebral

Date: 15th century

: skull ; specifically : the part that encloses the brain : braincase

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