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Definition of «cranium»

Cranium is a medical term that refers to the skull, which is the bony structure that protects and supports the brain. It also can refer more broadly to the head or brain itself, as in phrases like "I'll take care of it with my cranium" (meaning I will use my brain).

Usage examples

  1. The doctor examined the patient's cranium to check for any signs of skull fractures.
  2. The forensic team carefully analyzed the cranium found at the crime scene in order to identify the victim.
  3. During the archeological excavation, archaeologists discovered several ancient craniums belonging to Homo erectus.
  4. The neurosurgeon used advanced techniques to access the tumor inside the cranium without causing any damage to surrounding brain tissue.
  5. The paleontologist studied the cranium of the dinosaur fossil to determine its species and gather information about its behavior.
  6. The anthropologist compared the modern human cranium to that of our ancestors to understand the evolution of our species.
  7. The artist used a plaster cast to create a realistic sculpture of a human cranium for a medical museum display.
  8. The helmet provides essential protection for the cranium during extreme sports such as mountain biking or skateboarding.
  9. The forensic anthropologist used measurements of the cranium to estimate the age and sex of the unidentified skeletal remains.
  10. The craniotomy procedure involved making an incision in the scalp and removing a small portion of the cranium to access the brain for surgery.

Phrases with «cranium»

Sentences with «cranium»

  • I realize pushing the limits or gore and guts is a hallmark of the series but the geysers of blood and splitting of cranium in the death of the elephant creature seemed to be a step to far from me. (blog.us.playstation.com)
  • Richard Cranium If God has authority in and over 52 % + of the worlds population it is still authority regardless of your feelings about that. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
  • A punishing title that demands serious GPU power for the best experience (especially if you want to ramp up the draw distance), Dying Light in 4K has you smelling the breath of the Zombie hordes while watching blood ooze from their rotten, bashed - in craniums. (techradar.com)
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