Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cranial
Adjective
/ˈkreɪniəl/
Definition
Relating to the skull or cranium.
Examples
- The cranial cavity houses and protects the brain.
- Surgery was required to address the cranial trauma from the accident.
- Researchers study cranial features in various species to understand evolutionary biology.
Meaning
Cranial pertains to the part of the skeleton that encloses the brain, consisting of several bones that form the shape of the head.
Synonyms
- skull-related
- braincase
- head
