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braincase

[breyn-keys] / ˈbreɪnˌkeɪs /
NOUN
cranium
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STRONG


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The final stage involved "attaching" the reconstructed face to the braincase to create a mostly complete cranium.

From Science Daily Dec. 16, 2025

As the researchers write at one point, despite losing part of the palate and braincase, "the remainder of the skull is well-preserved, even showing a full arrangement of palpebral ossicles in place."

From Salon Mar. 26, 2024

He was intrigued by a hole, or divot, at the back of the head on each side of the braincase, which once held cartilage.

From Science Magazine Nov. 1, 2023

Homo heidelbergensis possessed a large browridge and a bigger braincase and flatter face than earlier hominins - species on the human evolutionary lineage.

From Reuters Sep. 20, 2023

Palmer bit on his lip and screamed inside his head, bashed chairs and flung himself against the walls of his braincase: Stop!

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli




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