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cranium

[krey-nee-uhm] / ˈkreɪ ni əm /
NOUN
skull
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The bumps and contours of the cranium were once believed to reflect the intellectual power and moral strength of the mind inside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

"This newly reconstructed cranium further emphasizes the anatomical diversity seen in early members of our genus, which is only likely to increase with future discoveries."

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

Adjusting to an upright position was quite a challenge, especially when the scaffolding had to support an extra-large cranium.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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