Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crani
Prefix
/ˈkreɪni/
Definition
Relating to the skull or cranium.
Examples
- Craniotomy: a surgical procedure involving the removal of a portion of the skull.
- Cranioplasty: reconstructive surgery of the skull.
- Craniocerebral: pertaining to the skull and the brain.
Meaning
The prefix ‘crani-‘ is used in medical and anatomical terms to describe things that are associated with the skull.
Synonyms
- Skull-related
- Craneal
