cranium (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkreɪ.ni.əm/
Definition
The part of the skull that encloses the brain.
Examples
The cranium protects the delicate brain tissue from injury.
Paleontologists study the shape of the cranium to understand the evolution of species.
A blow to the cranium can have severe consequences.
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