craniofacial

[krey-nee-oh-fey-shuhl]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or affecting the cranium and face.

Word History and Origins

Origin of craniofacial¹

First recorded in 1850–55; cranio- + facial

Example Sentences

Face Lab specialises in creating digital craniofacial reconstructions using forensic, artistic and scientific principles and technologies.

From BBC

Majid's medical team – all working for free – will include craniofacial, plastic and orthodontic surgeons, with hospital bills paid for by private donations.

From BBC

Her son, Vicente Giron Sarria, had been diagnosed with facial deformities, and Lakatos began joining Blanco and her partner at every meeting with the craniofacial team.

From Los Angeles Times

"Implants require invasive surgery and good combination of implants and alveolar bone," explained Xuechen Zhang, a final year PhD student at the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences.

From BBC

Funding from the National institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research supported this work.

From Science Daily