CEFR B2

cranium

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: skull, braincase, cranium

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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.

Synonyms of cranium

Words with a similar meaning to cranium:

skull
braincase
cranium

Antonyms of cranium

Words with the opposite meaning to cranium:

jaw
mandible

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