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cranium

[krey-nee-uhm] / ˈkreɪ ni əm /
NOUN
skull
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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

The university removed that cranium from the reburial so it can be assessed for return through NAGPRA.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

If the device works as expected, it will answer longstanding questions about the impacts of microgravity inside the cranium.

From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2023

These are stories I want to invest in, and it's irritating to have the alleged Garlin ickiness buzzing around my cranium like a gnat while I try to do that.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2023

My head felt as though different sections of the cranium were grinding into each other.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles