Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cranially
adverb
/ˈkreɪ.ni.ə.li/
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Definition
In a direction toward the head or cranium.
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Examples
- The incision was made cranially to avoid damaging any vital structures.
- During the surgery, the doctor instructed the team to shift the instruments cranially.
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Meaning
Referring to a position or movement towards the head; it is often used in anatomical or medical contexts to describe locations or movements in relation to the head.
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Synonyms
- Cephalically
- Headward
- Upward