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craniofacial

American

[krey-nee-oh-fey-shuhl] / ˌkreɪ ni oʊˈfeɪ ʃəl /

adjective

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

Etymology

Origin of craniofacial

First recorded in 1850–55; cranio- + facial

Example Sentences

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A craniofacial reconstruction of the ancient skeleton had previously depicted her as having curly black hair, brown eyes and dark skin.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

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 • Jul. 31, 2025

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 • Apr. 15, 2025

Some groupings sort of make sense, such as merging neurological, eye, and dental and craniofacial research institutes into a single neuroscience and brain research institute.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 14, 2024

I went to school the next day and dramatically announced, “I have idiopathic craniofacial erythema!”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

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