as in skull
the case of bone that encloses the brain and supports the jaws of vertebrates the cranium of a Neanderthal is striking for its brow ridges

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Recent Examples of cranium The first part of the book covered the anatomy of the cranium with woodcut illustrations; the second described his methods of treatment of head wounds, skull fractures and diseases of the facial organs. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025 The scans showed pathological bone growths in the cranium and jawbone. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025 The cranium was similar to two unusually large skulls found in Xuchang County in Henan province between 2007 and 2014, which had a 1,800-cubic-centimeter (110-cubic-inch) capacity. Katie Hunt, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025 That's where Joseph Keil found a skeleton in a sarcophagus filled with water, but for some reason, Keil only removed the cranium from the tomb before sealing it back up. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cranium
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skull
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  • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a disorder involving an excess of CSF that elevates pressure inside the skull and compresses the brain.
    Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
  • Unexpectedly, the tire shattered and debris flew into the teen’s right eye and skull, according to WGBA.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 28 May 2025

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“Cranium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranium. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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