braincase
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of braincase
Example Sentences
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"We chose to focus on Koharalepis as it is the only fossil in the entire family to preserve the internal bones of the skull, which gives us valuable insights into its braincase and neuroanatomy."
From Science Daily ● May 25, 2026
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
Inside his braincase sensations were being reviewed, evaluated, before any official reaction was given.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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