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skull

[skuhl] / skʌl /
NOUN
brain
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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Brain-computer interfaces exist today, but many of them rely on drilling a hole in the skull and implanting a physical interface to allow the brain to communicate with external devices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

She recovered key anatomical features including teeth, jawbones, and parts of the skull, which later allowed scientists to identify the specimen as a new species.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

The experimental therapy is administered through a catheter inserted into tiny holes in the skull.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

But there was no evidence of a skull fracture or brain damage typically seen in such cases or grease from a vehicle.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

We stopped in front of the heavy wooden door, whose stained-glass fanlight formed a grinning skull and crossbones.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros